Salvia greggi

Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage) Growing Guide

Plant Description

Salvia greggii, commonly known as Autumn Sage, is a woody, semi-evergreen perennial or small shrub prized for its long-lasting blooms in shades of red, pink, coral, purple, white, or bi-colored varieties. The aromatic, small green leaves have a slight minty fragrance when crushed. This heat- and drought-tolerant salvia blooms from spring through fall, providing nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Grow Zone

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10

• Can be grown as an annual in cooler zones

Height & Width

• Height: 18-36 inches

• Width: 24-36 inches

• Grows in a compact, bushy mound

Uses

• Pollinator gardens (highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies)

• Drought-tolerant landscapes and xeriscaping

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Rock gardens and dry slopes

• Containers and patio plantings

Native Range

Salvia greggii is native to Texas and northern Mexico, where it thrives in dry, rocky soils, scrublands, and open woodlands. It is well-adapted to hot, arid conditions and performs well in poor soils.

Growing Requirements

Light

• Prefers full sun (at least 6-8 hours per day)

• Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced

Soil

• Well-draining, sandy, rocky, or loamy soil

• Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.5-8.0)

• Avoid heavy clay or overly rich, moist soils

Watering

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Water moderately until established, then reduce frequency

• Water deeply but infrequently to encourage strong root growth

Fertilization

• Minimal fertilization needed

• A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring can boost growth

Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

• Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead growth

• Cut back by one-third after the main flowering season to keep it compact

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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