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Mexican Bush Sage

Salvia leucantha

Mexican Bush Sage is a beautiful plant with fuzzy purple flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It loves sunny places and can grow quite tall, making gardens colorful and lively!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Mexican Bush Sage has distinctive velvety, deep purple calyxes that encase tiny white or purple flowers, creating long, showy spikes. Its stems are fuzzy, and its leaves are slender, grey-green, and slightly textured, making it easily distinguishable.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusSalvia
Mexican Bush Sage
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Mexican Bush Sage

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its blooms can last for many months, bringing color to gardens well into autumn and winter!

The fuzzy purple parts are actually 'cups' holding the small white or purple flowers!

The scientific name 'Salvia' means 'to heal' or 'to save', hinting at uses for other plants in its family!

This plant can grow super fast, quickly turning a small sprout into a big, beautiful bush!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Mexican Bush Sage produces abundant nectar that attracts hummingbirds and bees, helping it spread its pollen far and wide.

Ability

Soft Armor

Mexican Bush Sage has fuzzy stems and leaves that help deter some nibbling pests and conserve precious water.

Ability

Desert Toughness

Mexican Bush Sage can thrive in dry, sunny conditions, making it a resilient survivor where other plants might struggle.

Measurements & details

Height
60-120 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching plants, just to be safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Mexican Bush Sage?

60-120 cm

How wide does Mexican Bush Sage spread?

90-120 cm

How big are the flowers on Mexican Bush Sage?

1-2 cm

When does Mexican Bush Sage bloom?

Late summer to fall

Is Mexican Bush Sage edible?

No

Is Mexican Bush Sage toxic?

None

What is Mexican Bush Sage's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Mexican Bush Sage pollinated?

Insect

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