Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii
Natives
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Salvia greggii Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Salvia greggii |
| Common Name: | autumn sage |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials; may need to be treated as an annual beds & borders, natives |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright |
| Height: | 2 - 4 feet |
| Spread: | 4 feet |
| Foliage: | medium green leaves bushy shrub with an upright, branching habit |
| Flower: | bilabate flowers in red, purple, coral, or white spikes |
| Bloom Period: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade - full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement drought-tolerant |
| Soil: | well-drained |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 8 - 11 may not overwinter in colder areas |
| Native Range: | Texas |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | responds well to shearing propagation by stem cuttings |
| Wildlife: | attracts hummingbirds and butterflies |
TTU Plant Resources
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