Salvia mexicana 'Variegata'

Fall-blooming sage found in open woods in dappled or afternoon shade where tall stems, to 5 ft or so in clumps to 3 ft wide, are adorned with dark blue to purple blue flowers. Heart-shaped leaves are, in this form, variegated with dark green patches on lime green. Regular summer water improves growth and general good looks in morning sun to dappled shade. Tolerates clay soil where drainage is good. Top hardy into the low 20s F, USDA zone 9, and root hardy in zone 8. 

VARIEGATED MEXICAN SAGE

Lamiaceae