Common Name:
Autumn Sage

Scientific Name:
Salvia greggii

Plant Description
Autumn sage forms a nice mounding shrub up to 4 feet tall by 2 feet wide. Most of the branches originate near the base of the plant, giving a vase-shaped appearance. Many flower colors are available, although shades of red, pink and white are the most common. The leaves are leathery and small, adaptations that probably help prevent moisture loss. Autumn sage is usually evergreen, but a hard freeze may cause it to die to the ground, usually to reemerge in spring.

Culture
Light: Full sun to part shade; can take extreme sun and heat.
Moisture: Autumn sage is very drought tolerant. It can take prolonged dry periods once established. Autumn sage requires well-drained soil.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 - 9.
Propagation: Cuttings; may self-seed in mild climates

Usage
Autumn sage is good as an evergreen medium-size shrub.

Features
S. greggii is a very useful landscape plant and is especially well adapted to hot, desert-like areas. It has a long period of bloom. This Salvia also provides winter interest, due to its evergreen habit. Regular pruning is suggested, since these plants can get woody and spindly.