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Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'
Bushy compact perennial. Downy long silver-grey leaves. In late summer and autumn it has spikes of rich velvety mauve-purple flowers that look great against the grey foliage. In cooler climates it does die down in winter, best to cut the stems back and let it grown away again in spring. Best in a sunny site in free draining soil.
Genus
Salvia
Species
leucantha
Cultivar
'Santa Barbara'
Common name
Ornamental sage
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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