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Salvia greggii

Also Known As

Salvia gregii
Autumn Sage
Red Autumn Sage

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

5b-10b

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Salvia greggii plant details

Salvia greggii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink, purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia greggii

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, floriferous, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii

USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright growing tender perennial herb with cherry red flowers on scented foliage.. flowers in June and July.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Fragrant and gorgeous! Equally at home in the Desert or English garden. Native to Texas and Mexico. Winter hardy in zones 6. Will often come back from the roots in colder zones. Needs well drained soil. For sale are blooming size plants in 2" pots. They grow fast!

By: Edens Blooms

Aromatic mounds of dark, semi-evergreen foliage are covered with flushes of hot pink flowers much of the growing season. Brought to Plant Selectreg; by Tom Peace. Best cut back in spring. Woody perennial. Xeriscape. Garden loam, clay or sandy soil. USDA zones 5b-10 (has been grown up to 6,000').