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Autumn Sage

Spikes of bright flowers are a hummingbird magnet. The intricate blooms are a great accent for gardens and containers. A lovely companion to yarrow, daisies, coreopsis and ornamental grasses. Heat and drought tolerant. Good winter drainage is essential.

Companion Plants

Coneflower

Gaura

Yarrow

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Autumn Sage

  • Botanical name

    Salvia greggii

  • Variety

    Red

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    36-48" (91-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Shrubby

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Red

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Carol M.'s collection
  • Yara C.'s collection