| Common Name |
Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage, Texas Sage |
| Latin Name |
Salvia greggii |
| Family |
Lamiaceae |
| Sunset zones / USDA zones |
8-24,26-31 / 7-11 |
| Type / Form |
Shrub / Medium |
| Native Habitat |
Southwest Texas |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Exposure |
Full sun |
| Water |
Once or twice per month |
| Height X Width |
Maximum 4 feet X 4 feet, usually 3 feet X 3 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
Aromatic oils discourage browsers |
| Leaves |
Evergreen, aromatic |
| Flowers |
Red flowers, aromatic mid-summer to mid-fall |
| Bark / Roots |
|
| Maintenannce |
None |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Pests and diseases |
None |
| Landscape uses |
Erosion control, container, rock garden, low
maintenance, foliage accent, parkways, specimen |
| Garden Suitability |
Thornless, Hummingbird, Fragrant, Songbird, Butterfly,
Fire Retardant |
| Ornamental Value |
Red flowers, aromatic mid-summer to mid-fall |
| Nature Value |
Butterflies, bees, songbirds, and hummingbirds use flowers |
| Native American Uses |
Entire plant used for saging |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://www.floridata.com/ref/S/salv_gre.cfm |
| Images and data |
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/nativeshrubs/salviagreg.htm |
| Images and data |
http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/aridplants/Salvia_greggii.html |
| Images and data |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_greggii |
| Images and data |
http://cals.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/aridplants/Salvia_greggii.html |
| Images and data |
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/nativeshrubs/salviagreg.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=sagr4 |
| Images and data |
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Lamiaceae/Salvia_greggii.html |
| Images |
http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/Salvia/salvia_furmans_red.htm |
| Images and
data |
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/1074/index.html |
| Images,
nursery, and
data |
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/catalog/product/84738/ |
| Distribution |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SAGR4 |
