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Salvia greggii 'Lime Grape'
Also Known As
- Lime Grape Autumn Sage
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Salvia greggii 'Lime Grape' plant details
Salvia greggii 'Lime Grape' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia greggii 'Lime Grape'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii 'Lime Grape'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Salvia greggii 'Lime Grape' plant
How to Grow Salvia greggii 'Lime Grape'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 16"-20"
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Zones
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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