Salvia - Perennial
Leucantha 'Santa Barbara'
Leucantha Santa Barbara boasts soft silvery gray-green foliage that contrasts nicely with spikes of lavender purple blooms. Well branched compact plants are very drought tolerant once established. Although it doesn't bloom until late Summer it is well worth the wait. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
- Planting & Care
Size & Spacing
- Bed Spacing: 12-15"
- Container Spacing: 8"
- Mature Width: 24-36"
- Mature Height: 24-36"
Planting Type
- Good for Containers
- Mid
- Tall
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Type
- Annual
Sun/Shade
- Full Sun
Water Requirements
- Normal
Fertilizer
- Average
Colors
Tolerant to
- Drought
- Heat
Attracts
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
Bloom/Interest Range
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Growth Characteristics:
Well branched compact plants are very drought tolerant once established. Although it doesn't bloom until late Summer it is well worth the wait. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Care & Maintenance:
Low maintenance.