Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)

Family: Lamiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Salvia leucantha is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 1.2 m (4ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The flowers are pollinated by Butterflies, Humming birds. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Mexican sage is not usually considered to be a culinary sage, but further information on culinary uses for sage plants may be found at Common Sage. — Mexican sage is not usually considered to be a culinary sage, but further information on culinary uses for sage plants may be found at Common Sage.

Habitat & North American Range

Present in tropical and sub-tropical pine forests across much of central and eastern Mexico. (Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)