Salvia, Mexican Sage 'Limelight' (Salvia mexicana)
Salvia mexicana 'Limelight'
Salvia mexicana 'Limelight'
Another one of these tender perennials, depending on specific zone. Zone 6, will not return the next season. Retained by cuttings.
Taken in Mid-October in the San Francisco Bay Area
Nice color combination of calyx and flower!
neon green buds before it blooms
One of the most beautiful of all Sages, this Salvia bears a great abundance of vivid, royal blue flowers protruding from showy lime green calyxes on upright 1' spikes.
Salvia guaranitica shrub in Whakatane in mid May, New Zealand
Leaves and flowers
Closer detail
Brookside Gardens. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
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Salvia, Mexican Sage
Salvia mexicana 'Limelight'
| Type: | Annuals, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 36 in. - 6 ft. | 90 cm - 1.8 m |
| Conditions: | Zone 7-9, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |