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Mexican Sage Subtropical Butterfly Hummingbird Garden Purple White Flowering Live Shrub Plant Starter Size

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Mexican Sage Subtropical Butterfly Hummingbird Garden Purple White Flowering Live Shrub Plant Starter Size

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Salvia leucantha, or Mexican Sage, is a small, semi-tropical shrub that typically matures at about 3 feet tall. It forms a loose, spreading mound of silvery stems with lance-shaped, willow-like, gray-green leaves that have a soft, downy texture on the underside.

This plant is a profuse and showy bloomer. Oval, puffed, white petals emerge from fuzzy, purple calyxes along graceful, arching stems, beginning in early summer and continuing in repeating cycles until the days become shorter and the nights cooler. It is one of the few salvias suitable for cut flowers or dried arrangements, as the calyxes will hold their color after drying. The flowers are rich in nectar and highly attractive to a variety of pollinators.

Care: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in a location that receives full sun or very light afternoon-only shade. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overly saturated plants will become spotted and weak, with thin growth and a failure to flower as expected. Feed a good-quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer initially and repeat annually in the spring. Prune after flowering to control size and shape.

Indoor Growing : Mexican Sage is not well-suited for the average indoor space. It requires 4 to 6 hours of full-spectrum light daily, high humidity, and warm temperatures with at least a 108F day/night differential. A better strategy for enjoying it indoors is to bring potted plants inside briefly while they are blooming and then return them outdoors, or simply to use the cut flowers.

Climate: Mexican Sage is a semi-tropical plant recommended for USDA Zones 8B, 9, 10, and 11. It is generally considered root-hardy in Zone 8 when well-established and mulched. Note that zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not account for other variables. Cold protection is recommended in all zones for the best year-round appearance, earliest bloom, and optimal plant health.

Condition: This product is one (1) young, starter-sized plant intended for a gardener to grow to its mature size. You may expect a starter-size plant to be well-rooted, have a root zone of approximately 4 inches in diameter, be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall, and have no blooms or buds on arrival. It may be shipped with or without a pot, as appropriate.

Plants are guaranteed to arrive in healthy, viable condition. This warranty is contingent upon the Seller receiving prompt notification of any issues or concerns with the plant\'s condition or appearance.

This notification must be received within 24 hours of delivery and include in-focus photos that clearly show the plant issue, shipping box, and address label. No other additional, extended, or long-term warranty is expressed or implied.