Mexican Bush Sage
Salvia leucantha
Family: Lamiaceae
Mexican Bush Sage grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Mexican Bush Sage
Mexican Bush Sage growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mexican Bush Sage as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2499
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Mexican Bush Sage is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.