Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha)

Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as Mexican bush sage.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Mexican bush sage
Scientific name: Salvia leucantha
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) – Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons