Salvia Leucantha ' Purple Joy'

Mexican Bush Sage NZ Cultivar bred by Terry Hatch. Ideal for dried flower arrangements and adding texture to bouquets. Hardy. Easy to grow. Not suitable for pots but can handle most soil types. Plant Form: 60cm height with arching furry lime/grey leaves. Arching spikes of soft lilac and white cream flowers in late summer into autumn. The leaves and flowers are densely covered in fine hairs, giving a soft, velvety texture. Prefers full sun but appreciates wind protection, will grow in most soils provided it has good drainage in winter. 

1.5L pot with established root system.