Works well in full sun to light shade where it is best with moderate water during the growing season and while thriving on more ample water and fertilizer, the stems can then become even more fragile. Protect from hard freezes but root hardy to around 20 degrees. Prune heavily in late spring and moderately throughout summer to maintain good form.

This is a lovely cultivar of the species that comes from the Queretaro Province in central Mexico. It was Introduced by the botanist Robert Ornduff in 1978 at the University of California Botanical Garden in Berkeley where he was director. We first received this attractive plant in 1998 from Steve Brigham of Buena Creek Nursery and have grown it ever since. 

The information about Salvia mexicana 'Limelight' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.