{"product_id":"salvia-leucantha-santa-barbara-eg","title":"Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'","description":"\u003c!-- Left Side: Description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-left-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Santa Barbara'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact selection of Mexican Bush Sage with fuzzy purple flower spikes and elegant silver-green foliage. This dwarf variety grows more neatly than traditional types while still producing abundant blooms from summer to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, this deer-resistant perennial thrives in hot, dry climates and brings vibrant color to borders, containers, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Soft, velvety purple flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Attracts hummingbirds \u0026amp; pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Loves full sun and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Silvery green aromatic foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mature Size: 24–30 in. tall, 36–48 in. wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Excellent for borders, containers, xeriscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Prune back in early spring to encourage a bushier shape. Drought-tolerant once established. May die back in frost but regrows in spring in mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Right Side: Growing Info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-right-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-zone-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zones: 8–11 outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outdoor-map\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"USDA Zone Map\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/0619\/2212\/files\/8-11.png?v=1591626065\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"available-detail\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"plant-details-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–30 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36–48 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate Summer to Fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial (Mexican Bush Sage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ Section --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"section2\" class=\"faq pdp-faq-div\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eIs 'Santa Barbara' good for pollinators?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\" id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eAbsolutely. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love its vibrant purple flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-b\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eDoes it tolerate drought?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\" id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes, it is very drought-tolerant once established and thrives in dry, sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-c\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eHow should I prune it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\" id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eCut it back to the base in early spring to promote fresh growth and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-d\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eCan I grow this in a container?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\" id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes! Its compact size and showy blooms make it great for large pots and patio planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-e\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eWill it survive winter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\" id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eIt’s hardy in zones 8–11. In cooler zones, treat as an annual or overwinter indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"faq-f\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-arrow\" id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes. Salvia's aromatic foliage typically deters deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pixies Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Gallon 1","offer_id":52093043802387,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1961\/4483\/files\/Salvia_leucantha_Santa_Barbara__88138.png?v=1781163376","url":"https:\/\/homeandgardensforless.com\/products\/salvia-leucantha-santa-barbara-eg","provider":"homeandgardensforless.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}