Santa Barbara Salvia (Salvia leucantha)

It needs planting in full sun, and clipping later in the year to maintain a good shape and appearance.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The rose-lavender colored flowers contrast nicely against the white stems. The vivid colors of the compact and early-flowering Santa Barbara do wonderful things to any container or garden. The Salvia Santa Barbara, 'Salvia leucantha', a Proven Selections plant, grows to barely one-third the size of common Mexican Sage. Supplies may be subject to availability. * $9.95