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Salvia greggii

Autumn or Texas Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

The Autumn Sage is a hybrid evergreen shrub that grows 3'-4' 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. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

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

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, 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, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.