Mexican Sage 'Santa Barbara' Live Starter Plant | 6–10 Inches Tall | 2.5 x 3.5 Inch Pot | Salvia leucantha | Pollinator Friendly

Bring long-lasting color and texture to your garden with a live Mexican Sage 'Santa Barbara' (Salvia leucantha) starter plant. This fast-growing ornamental perennial is prized for its velvety purple flower spikes with rose-lavender blooms that rise above soft gray-green foliage, creating a stunning display from spring through fall. A favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, this drought-tolerant sage is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, patio containers, and water-wise landscapes. Your healthy starter plant is approximately 6–10 inches tall and ships in a 2.5 x 3.5 inch nursery pot, ready to continue growing. You will receive a plant similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Mexican Sage 'Santa Barbara' starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–10 inches
✔️ Grown in a 2.5 x 3.5 inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mexican Sage 'Santa Barbara'
Botanical Name: Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'
Plant Type: Flowering perennial shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Water regularly during the first year; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–10 (overwinter indoors in colder climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Water consistently during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once mature, this salvia requires little supplemental water and benefits from occasional pruning after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape.