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Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) (Info)
Species: leucantha (lew-KAN-thuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Santa Barbara

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8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive crystalspin On Sep 28, 2008, crystalspin from Santa Ana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

This is a magnificent plant. And it was more-or-less a dwarf for the first few years, too. But once it was established in our 9b-10a zone, it is every bit as big as the standard 'species' it replaced. However, I do think it is more floriferous than the other. My pic is #3 and the plant is 5' tall, and about 7' diameter, dense, and covered with flowers. It was cut to about a 30" dome 6 months ago. So I'm calling this a positive review, BUT if you *need* a dwarf, this isn't it!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Huntsville, Alabama
Green Valley, Arizona
Sonoita, Arizona
Canoga Park, California
Oak View, California
Pacifica, California
Redwood City, California
San Clemente, California
San Diego, California
Santa Ana, California
Douglas, Georgia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Gonzales, Louisiana
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Antioch, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Bulverde, Texas
Coppell, Texas
Elgin, Texas
Fate, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Oakhurst, Texas



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