Family Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) Species leucantha (lew-KAN-thuh)
Category Shrubs, Tropicals & Tender Perennials Height 3-4 ft. Spacing 2-3 ft. Sun Exposure Full Sun Bloom ColorPurple, White Bloom Time Late Summer/Early Fall Foliage Deciduous, Silver/Grey Blue-Green
Hardiness Zone 8a to 10 F Zone 8b to 15 F Zone 9a to 20 F Zone 9b to 25 F
Soil pH Requirements 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) 8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Water Requirements Average water needs
Pruning Instructions Cut to 6" height after 1st hard freeze - mulch well
Propagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttings From woody stem cuttings By simple layering
Seed Collecting Collect seed-head pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Other Details Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds
Freezing Temps by Year: 2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter 2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter 2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter 2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 * very mild winter