Mountain Herb Estate - SAGE - MEXICAN BUSH (Salvia leucantha)

Plant Information

Common Name: SAGE - MEXICAN BUSH
Scientific Name: Salvia leucantha

Description:

Perennial
Excellent structural plant for the herb garden
Very attractive
Low maintenance perennial
Height 1 – 1,2 meter
Purple and cream flowers borne on long sprays
Half hardy – grow out in spring
Attract bees
Full sun.
Need well-drained soil
Plant in a hedge or in bold groups
For a hedge, plant 800 meter apart

Culinary Uses:

Not for culinary use

Parts Used:

Leaves and flowers

Medicinal Uses. It is said that:

No medicinal value

Other Uses:

Insect Repellent

New! We also have several herbal products available including tinctures and dried herbs!

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