Salvia leucantha

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Dave Ryden

 

Description

Semievergreen low growing perennial grows to 4' tall and wide. It has hairy white stems and gray-green leaves. Velvety purple flower spikes appear late spring through fall. Accpets full sun or partial shade. Ths Salvia attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.