Mexican Bush Sage

Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)

Mexican Bush Sage, also known as Mexican bush sage, Mexican sage

Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans) is a plant species indigenous to central and eastern Mexico. It thrives in subtropical and tropical conifer forests. Known for its vibrant red flowers and pineapple-scented leaves, Pineapple Sage is particularly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Key Facts About Mexican Bush Sage

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Attributes of Mexican Bush Sage

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.2 m
Spread
45 cm
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
White Purple

Scientific Classification of Mexican Bush Sage

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Lamiales
Family
Mint
Genus
Sages
Species
Mexican Bush Sage