Salvia Mexicana 'Limelight'

Scientific Name: Salvia mexicana 'Limelight'

Common Names: Limelight Mexican Sage

Native to: Mexico

Lighting Requirements: Full Sun

Height: 3-5 feet 

Width: 2-3 feet 

Winter Look: Dies back in winter

Seasonal Interest: Late summer to fall (lime-green to purple flowers)

Drought Tolerance: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions once established

Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soils 

pH Range: 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8-10 (hardy to around 10-20 degrees)

Deer Resistance: Moderate; occasionally browsed by deer

Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bees

Notes: A striking addition to gardens with its unique lime-green/blue flowers. Great for pollinator gardens, specimen plants, or as a background plant. 

This is a special plant to me. I worked at a nursery specializing in Salvias, and we carried this plant. When the nursery closed its doors, this sage was lost to the area as I knew it. I ordered one online and enjoyed many years with it. The harsh freeze in 2021 took it. If you are lucky enough to find this plant, buy it, cherish it, and let me know where you got it!