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| Identification |
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Genus
Salvia
Species
leucantha
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Mexican bush sage
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S10196
Data source
CrscntBlm;HumGrdn p66
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
4'
Overall spread
3' - 5'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Mostly Natives Nursery
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Double path garden
Garden notes
Salvia leucantha attracts hummingbirds. Mexican bush sage can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This plant does well in sandy soils. This species does best in full sun. It likes well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Salvia leucantha may have originated from Central and Eastern Mexico.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Salvia leucantha is a perennial. Flowers: Mexican bush sage has flowers with a dramatic purple calyx that hold white blossoms. Flowers begin in August and don't stop until October. The blossoms are most often a white color.
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