Salvia texana Leonotis composed of five white petals

composed of five white petals with a central cone of frothy white stamens

toothed leaves which emerge creamy white in spring

it remains evergreen until Christmas time

This charming Hans Hansen hybrid which includes genetics from Hosta 'Sweet Susan'

The 20' flower stalk is amazing

Salvia texana Leonotis composed of five white petalsSalvia texana is a North American native sage, ranging from North Central Texas south into Northern Mexico. It's similar to its cousin, Salvia engelmannii, forming a compact 18" tall x 18" wide clump of rosemary like fuzzy green leaves and adorned from early May (NC) through mid summer with an array of lavender blue flowers. Salvia texana is an alkaline soil native, but has also thrived in slightly acidic soils as long as the drainage is excellent. It