Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara' PP #12,949 ~ Santa Barbara Mexican Bush Sage bronze-leaf or other areas of the

or other areas of the landscape that stay consistently moist

Long lasting clusters of lavender flowers bloom through most of summer

The outer florets are incredibly large bright cherry red lacecap flowers in alkaline soil and lavender flowers in acidic soil surrounding the tiny star shaped center petals of a lighter matching shade and bloom though summer

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Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara' PP #12,949 ~ Santa Barbara Mexican Bush Sage bronze-leaf or other areas of theSanta Barbara Mexican Bush Sage is a shrubby evergreen herbaceous perennial with velvety grey green foliage. Arching terminal spikes with showy velvety purple flowers bloom throughout summer and until the first frost attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers best in full sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Central America and Mexico Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Full Sun Bloom