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Salvia greggii

Autumn Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Evergreen sprawling shrub grows quickly to 2' x 2'. Red pink or white flowers appear in spring and fall. Prefers filtered shade in Phoenix. Attracts hummingbirds.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.