Salvia greggii

Autumn Sage, Texas Sage

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple, red, white
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, seashore
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive