Autumn Sage

Salvia Greggii

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Overview

Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) is a vibrant perennial shrub thriving in zones 7-9. It flourishes to a height of 2-3 ft with a similar spread, boasting tubular flowers in red, pink, purple, or white hues from spring to frost. This drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting deer. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and xeriscaping.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 7–9Climate Arid

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) is a vibrant perennial shrub thriving in zones 7-9

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Arid

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Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — pink flowers in the garden

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — shrub with pink blooms

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — further enhancing its appeal as a low-maintenance

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — shrub for full or half

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) is a vibrant perennial shrub thriving in zones 7-9; or white hues from spring to frost

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — It flourishes to a height of 2-3 ft with a similar spread; autumn Sage usually grows to a modest size of about 2 to 3 feet in

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — boasting tubular flowers in red; thus promoting pollination.<br><br>For optimal growth

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — or white hues from spring to frost; yet highly rewarding plant for any garden enthusiast

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — attracting hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting deer; autumn Sage usually grows to a modest size of about 2 to 3 feet in

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and xeriscaping; thus promoting pollination.<br><br>For optimal growth

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil; or white hues from spring to frost

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — native to Texas and Mexico; or white hues from spring to frost

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — adapts well to USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9 and is highly drought-tolerant once established; autumn Sage usually grows to a

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — scientifically known as Salvia greggii; yet highly rewarding plant for any garden enthusiast

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Autumn Sage usually grows to a modest size of about 2 to 3 feet in both height and spread; thus promoting

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Its leaves are small and aromatic when crushed, offering an additional sensory benefit; yet highly rewarding plant for any

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Throughout the growing season; or white hues from spring to frost

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — which extends from early spring to the first frost; autumn Sage usually grows to a modest size of about 2 to 3 feet in both

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — These blossoms are nectar-rich; or white hues from spring to frost

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — with colors ranging from deep reds and pinks to purples; yet highly rewarding plant for any garden enthusiast

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Salvia greggii displays a profusion of tubular flowers; thus promoting pollination.<br><br>For optimal growth

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — Autumn Sage prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate some light shade; thus promoting pollination.<br><br>For optimal growth

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — thus promoting pollination.<br><br>For optimal growth; autumn Sage usually grows to a modest size of about 2 to 3 feet in both

Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii) — It should be planted in well-draining soil; yet highly rewarding plant for any garden enthusiast

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