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Salvia greggii

Autumn or Texas Sage

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Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

The Autumn Sage is a hybrid evergreen shrub that grows 2'-3' high It has fragrant green leaves and colorful flowers in shades of red that bloom in spring and summer. This lovely perennial can tolerate sun or partial shade and is hardy to 15 degrees. The Autumn Sage is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. The flower colors that can be grown are: Coral, Pink, Purple, Red, and White. It can be grown near the coast and in inland warm valleys.

Maintenance Tips

Salvia greggii, also known as Autumn Sage, is one of the best woody shrubs for attracting birds, especially hummingbirds. The shrub typically grows 2-3' tall and wide with the flower stalks reaching another 6" beyond the foliage. There are many hybrids of this species with different flower colors, flower sizes, and overall size at maturity. They are all woody shrubs that tend to become dense with cross branching, so thinning out the branches and allowing sunlight to the interior benefits the plant greatly. All of the flowers are born at the tips of the branches so hedging is discouraged as it will cut off the blooming potential.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.