Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Mexican Bush Sage |
| Scientific Name | Salvia leucantha |
| Main Color | Purple |
| Plant Type |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Month Found | Sep |
| Image | Salvia-017 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Compton Acres |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
Salvia leucantha is a perennial shrub known for its velvety, white and purple flower spikes. The plant has narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a greyish-green colour and can grow up to 1.2 meters tall. It blooms from late summer to early winter, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.
Distribution
Native to central and eastern Mexico, it thrives in warm, temperate climates and is often used in ornamental gardens worldwide.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - safe for domestic animals such as cats and dogs.
Active Compounds
None known.