Salvia leucantha ‘Velour Purple’ – Mexican Bush Sage

Salvia leucantha ‘Velour Purple’ is a hardy, fast-growing perennial prized for its long flowering period and strong appeal to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It forms a compact, well-branched plant reaching approximately 1m in height and width, making it an excellent choice for adding colour and texture without taking up excessive space.

This water-wise variety thrives in dry conditions and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. Its reliable growth, frost tolerance and low-maintenance nature make it suitable for dry and gravel gardens, mass plantings, coastal landscapes and newly established gardens.

‘Velour Purple’ is also an excellent choice for larger containers and cut-flower gardens, while its attractive flowering habit complements cottage and wildflower-style landscapes.