Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha)

Pronunciation:	SAL-vee-uh
Alternative botanical names:	none
Alternative common names:	Mexican bush sage
Family:	Lamiaceae
Native to:	Mexico
USDA zones:	10-11
Sunset zones:	10-24
Hardy to:	25°
Exposure:	sun
Water:	will tolerate drought and neglect
Height x width:	4' x 4'
Flowers in:	Spring to Fall
Colors:	blue, purple
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	The Mexican sage benefits from a hard shearing about twice each year. It can be propagated by root division.