Salvia leucantha ‘Purple’ (Purple Mexican Bush Sage)
Salvia leucantha ‘Purple’ (Purple Mexican Bush Sage)
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Salvia leucantha ‘Purple’, commonly known as Mexican Bush Sage, is celebrated for its velvety purple flower spikes that rise elegantly above soft gray-green foliage. This perennial shrub features a billowy, arching growth habit that adds a romantic, flowing effect to borders, mass plantings, or container gardens.
Highly valued for its drought tolerance, pest resistance, and long-lasting blooms, this sage is a favorite among gardeners and pollinators alike. Its abundant purple flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, providing vibrant color from late summer into autumn.
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Mature height
1–1.5 metres (3–5 ft)
Mature width
0.8–1.2 metres (2.5–4 ft)
Spacing
0.8–1.2 metres (2.5–4 ft)
Evergreen/Deciduous
Semi-evergreen in cooler climates, evergreen in warm regions
Foliage
Velvety purple spikes
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late summer through autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage repeat growth
Root System
Fibrous, moderately deep