Salvia leucantha Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants light creamy-yellow flowers

light creamy-yellow flowers

turk's cap clumps are covered with hundreds of cute

This is the most cold-tolerant

Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs

high shade is ideal

Salvia leucantha Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants light creamy-yellow flowersThe Mexican bush sage is so wonderful that northern gardeners grow it as a prized annual. Fortunately for us, Salvia leucantha is hardy in the warmer parts of Zone 7 reliable for us to 0 degrees F if the soil is kept very dry in winter. We still recommend early establishment in Zone 7b, and no cutting back until spring. The hairy leaves clothe the upright 6' tall stems that are topped with spectacular purple and white velvety flowers from late summer