Salvia, Mexican Sage
Salviamexicana 'Limelight'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: mexicana (meks-sih-KAY-nuh)
Cultivar: Limelight

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Blue-Violet

Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details
Evergreen

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow