Autumn Sage (Pink) (Salvia greggii)

Autumn Sage (Pink)

Salvia greggii

Other Common Names: Autumn Sage, Gregg’s Sage

Top Pick: An easy, reliable native shrub with continuous blooms that hummingbirds love.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low
• 🌿 Type: Shrub
• 📏 Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide

Description

A durable native shrub with soft pink blooms and exceptional performance in hot, dry landscapes.

Autumn Sage produces a long succession of flowers in shades of pink, attracting pollinators throughout the growing season. It forms a compact, mounded shrub that fits easily into both native and ornamental plantings.

🌼 Why it works

• Long bloom season with repeat flowering
• Handles heat, drought, and poor soils
• Compact, manageable size
• Easy to mix into a variety of landscape styles

🐦 Wildlife value

A strong nectar source for pollinators, including hummingbirds, throughout the growing season.

Provides consistent floral resources during warm months.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It excels in dry, rocky, or sandy conditions and is ideal for low-water landscapes.

• Xeriscape and low-water gardens
• Sunny beds and borders
• Containers and small garden spaces

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; performs best in rocky or sandy conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Light pruning after bloom cycles encourages fuller growth and continued flowering. Avoid overwatering or heavy soils.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Autumn Sage is highly drought tolerant and performs best in well-drained, low-water conditions.

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