​PLANT OF THE MONTH 
Mexican Bush Sage                            

Source: https://austintexas.gov/department/grow-green/plant-guide/sage-mexican-bush


Botanical Name: Salvia leucantha
Plant Type: Perennial
Native To:
Plant Height: 4ft - 5ft
Plant Spread: 4ft - 5ft
Light: Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
Seasonal Interest: Late summer to fall
Seasonal Feature: Purple and white flowers
Water Needs: Low
Attracts Wildlife: Yes
Deer Resistant: Usually
Maintenance: Cut back after frost browns leaves
Comments: 
Silver-green, lance-like foliage; an all-purple variety is available.

Related Links:

​City of Lago Vista
            http://lagovistatexas.org/

Lago Vista & Jonestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau
            http://www.lagovista.org/

Keep Texas Beautiful
              http://www.ktb.org/

​Grow Green Book
             https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Watershed/growgreen/plantguide.pdf

Firewise
              http://www.northshorefirewise.org/