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Salvia greggii 'Alba'

White Autumn Sage

Plant photo of: Salvia greggii 'Alba'
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Description

This drought tolerant, evergreen shrub is 2-3' tall and wide and produces beautiful white flowers that bloom from spring to fall.

Maintenance Tips

Salvia greggii 'Alba,' also known as White Autumn Sage, is one of the best woody shrubs for attracting birds, especially hummingbirds. This hybrid typically grows 2-3' tall and wide, with the flower stalks reaching another 6" beyond the foliage. This hybrid was created for the stark white blooms. As a woody shrub, it tends 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

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.