Autumn Sage

  • Common Name: Autumn Sage
  • Botanical Name: Salvia greggii
  • Family Name: Mint family
  • Type: Perennial 
  • Zone Hardiness: 7–10
  • Height: 2–3ft
  • Width: 2–3ft
  • Blooms: Tubular flowers, commonly red, but also available in pink, white, purple, coral, and bicolor varieties
  • Bloom Time: March to November 
  • Sun: Full sun to light shade
  • Leaves: Small, aromatic, semi-evergreen leaves; dark green and slightly rough
  • Maintenance: Low for beginners. Needs periodic pruning to encourage blooms. 
  • Tolerates: Heat, drought, poor soils, deer
  • Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
  • Texas Superstar: Yes
  • Texas Native: Yes 
  • Invasive: No