Common Name: Mexican Bush Sage

General Information

Salvia leucantha is an evergreen perennial plant with branched stems that can become more or less woody and persist; it forms a loose, spreading mound around 60 - 120cm tall and as much wide[, ].
The plant is said to have medicinal virtues, though we have found no specific information. It is often grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its flowering display, and is sometimes grown as a hedge[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

C. America - Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, southern and eastern Mexico

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	1.00 m
Pollinators	Butterflies, Humming birds
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Salvia leucantha is native to the subtropics and tropics of Mexico and Mesoamerica. It is not very resistant to frosts but can tolerate occasional light ones. The top growth will often be killed off if temperatures fall below zero for more than short periods, though root growth will survive if temperatures do not fall below about -8°c for more than short periods - new growth will then resprout from the base when the weather warms up. In colder climates with hot summers, the plant can be grown from seed as a summer-flowering annual[].
Grows well in an average to rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils in full sun[]. Tolerates some light afternoon shade, but generally is best when growing in full sun. Also tolerates some drought, but does best with regular moisture[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant is said to have medicinal virtues, but no details are given,

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant is sometimes grown as a low hedge[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -
Cuttings