Salvia puberula 'El Butano'

Also Known As

El Butano Mexican Sage
Rose Bud Sage
Rose Leaf Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Salvia puberula 'El Butano' plant details

Salvia puberula 'El Butano' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall magenta flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia puberula 'El Butano'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia puberula 'El Butano'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as "Rose Bud Sage" or "Rose Leaf Sage". Large heart shaped lime green soft and downy leaves with fuzzy stems. Unusual deep magenta pink flowers rise on stems 3-4' in October to frost. Likes sun to pt shade, hardy zone 7b-9.