Autumn Sage is a tough, adaptable perennial for most Southwestern gardens. Beautiful clusters of red flowers are produced at branch tips all through the warm season, but in the low desert flower production will drop off in the summer. Plant in full sun at higher elevations and partial shade in the low desert.
Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage)
Salvia greggii
Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia
Autumn Sage is a tough, adaptable perennial for most Southwestern gardens. Beautiful clusters of red flowers are produced at branch tips all through the warm season, but in the low desert flower production will drop off in the summer. Plant in full sun at higher elevations and partial shade in the low desert.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 3 (ft) |
| Spread | 3 (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
