Leucantha Salvia Seeds - Heirloom Flower Garden Seeds for Growing

Leucantha Salvia is a perennial flowering plant grown for its arching stems and velvety purple and white flower spikes. It is commonly cultivated in flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. This variety performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and provides long-lasting color from late summer through fall. It is well suited for warm and temperate climates.

Features

• Produces velvety purple and white flower spikes
• Upright, arching growth habit
• Suitable for flower beds and borders
• Ideal for cottage and pollinator gardens
• Long flowering season
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained fertile soil
• Drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for landscape planting
• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Salvia leucantha
• Common Name (US): Mexican Bush Sage
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial
• USDA Zones: 8 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 20 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 90 to 150 cm height, 90 to 120 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm