Salvia leucantha Santa Barbara Taiwan derived from forcing Hosta 'Big

derived from forcing Hosta 'Big John' into some unnatural self-satisfaction

but well-drained sites

The prostrate woody stems are adorned with rosemary-like

The very thick but glossy green foliage makes a unique 40" wide clump so exquisite it almost looks edible

this Alstroemeria caryophyllaea hybrid spreads very slowly

Salvia leucantha Santa Barbara Taiwan derived from forcing Hosta 'Big(USPP 12,949 expired) This amazing Salvia leucantha selection from California is a breakthrough in the world of salvias. Imagine a wonderful fall flowering Salvia leucantha that only reaches 2' tall, but with a spread of 3 4' in width, and you have Salvia 'Santa Barbara'. Whether used as a hardy perennial in the milder zones or as a tender or container perennial in the North, the clumps of Salvia 'Santa Barbara' are topped with spikes of fuzzy purple