I am in Los Angeles, Sunset zones 23/24. Last September I planted Salvia
leucantha, Salvia greggi, and Penstemon (in different areas of my yard). The
soil had previously been hard as rock (clay) but I loosened and amended it
with gypsum, perlite, compost, etc.

Within a few weeks of planting all plants kiijed good pretty good and were
taking on height and flowering. Even during our winter (which is not nearly
as cold as other places) the plants did okay.

Now, the leucantha is looking somewhat raggedy. Yes, new growth of leaves
and some height, but also a whitish substance on some lower leaves, and
minimum flowering. The greggi seems okay. The Penstemon is green and with
leaves but no flowers.

Can someone tell me whether the leucantha should look like this at this time
of year? Also when to expect flowering of the Penstemon.

Thanks -- Judy