Mexican Bush. An evergreen subshrub with mid-green leaves, white-downy beneath. Spikes of white flowers from winter to spring. Max Height 60cm to 1m. Max Spread 40cm to 90cm. Flowers January to May. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salvia leucantha
An evergreen subshrub with mid-green leaves, white-downy beneath. Spikes of white flowers from winter to spring.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Salvia |
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Species | leucantha |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Mexican Bush |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm, 1m |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 40cm, 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | January, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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