Salvia greggii is a great candidate for a large container because it is a relatively small shrub. I love container gardening, and am in the process of swapping in as many native plants as I can in my garden pots. It is small enough to grow in a container A garden would look so pretty with a mix of Autumn Sage in different colors! 6. While the most common color is red, Autumn Sage can also be found in purple, pink and even white. Here is how my Autumn Sage looks a month after the mega freeze of Feb 2021. While they did die back, I was amazed to see new growth in a matter of a couple weeks. They experienced several days of being covered with snow and temps in the teens. I did not cover the plants during the freeze. That was the case in my yard this winter until the Feb 2021 Mega Freeze here in Texas. In the mild winters of South Texas, the Autumn Sage foliage will often stay green. Cutting the plant back by 1/3 in August will prevent it from getting leggy and encourage more blooms in the fall. Just increase watering to a couple times a week during the hottest days. I’ve had my three Salvia greggii plants for almost a year and have witnessed them handle 100+ degree temps with ease. By periodically pinching off its tips you will encourage even more continuous blooms. Despite its name, its bloom time spans from March through November. However that is not the case with Autumn Sage. When I look at my native plant garden, I want to see blooms! The bloom periods of so many flowering plants can be fleeting especially during the hot Texas summer. Salvia Greggii blooms from spring until frost On the flip side, I hear it is deer resistant – another plus! 2. Its long bloom season ensures you’ll be providing nectar for months. Hummingbirds and butterflies love itĪnytime I can add a native plant that attracts pollinators and birds to my yard, I consider it a win! Salvia greggii is a great addition to a pollinator garden. 7 Great Reasons to Grow Autumn Sage (Saliva Greggii) 1. The majority of our yards are currently filled with non-native plants so there are lots of opportunities to swap in some natives and help the environment. If you are new to native plants be sure to read the Top 6 Benefits of Native Plants in Your Yard.
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