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Salvia leucantha, or Mexican Sage, is a small, semi-tropical shrub that typically matures at about 3 feet tall. It forms a loose, spreading mound of silvery stems with lance-shaped, willow-like, gray-green leaves that have a soft, downy texture on the underside. This plant is a profuse and showy bloomer. Oval, puffed, white petals emerge from fuzzy, purple calyxes along graceful, arching stems, beginning in early summer and continuing in repeating cycles until the days become shorter and the nights cooler. It is one of the few salvias suitable for cut flowers or dried arrangements, as the calyxes will hold their color after drying. The flowers are rich in nectar and highly attractive to a variety of pollinators. Care: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in a location that receives full sun or very light afternoon-only shade. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overly saturated plants will become spotted and weak, with thin growth and a failure to flower as expected. Feed a good-quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer initially and repeat annually in the spring. Prune after flowering to control size and shape. Indoor Growing : Mexican Sage is not well-suited for the average indoor space. It requires 4 to 6 hours of full-spectrum light daily, high humidity, and warm temperatures with at least a 10*F day/night differential. A better strategy for enjoying it indoors is to bring potted plants inside briefly while they are blooming and then return them outdoors, or simply to use the cut flowers. Climate: Mexican Sage is a semi-tropical plant recommended for USDA Zones 8B, 9, 10, and 11. It is generally considered root-hardy in Zone 8 when well-established and mulched. Note that zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not account for other variables. Cold protection is recommended in all zones for the best year-round appearance, earliest bloom, and optimal plant health. ASIN B08DYH2DFF Color Purple, Green Soil Type Fertile Well-Draining Brand Name Emerald Goddess Gardens Unit Count 1.0 Count Item Weight 2 Pounds Manufacturer Emerald Goddess Gardens TM Moisture Needs Moderate Watering Number of Items 1 Number of Pieces 1 Material Features California Certified, Grown In USA, Live Plant, Nursery Grown, Starter Size Sunlight Exposure Full Sun USDA Hardiness Zone 8B,9, 10, 11 Indoor Outdoor Usage Outdoor Expected Plant Height 2 Feet Expected Blooming Period Year Round Expected Planting Period Spring Manufacturer Part Number MEX-SAG-PU-04 Product Care Instructions Protect from cold Plant or Animal Product Type Salvia leucantha Other Special Features of the Product Attracts Pollinators, Butterfly Garden Plant, Extended Bloom Time, Profuse Bloomer, Suitable for tropical landscape