Name: | Cherry Sage or Autumn Sage |
Height: | 3′ |
Width/Spread: | 3′ |
Light: | Sun/Partial Shade |
Evergreen/Deciduous: | SE |
Seasonal Interest: | Late Spring to Frost |
Color/Feature: | Orange, salmon, fuchsia, purple, red-violet, burgundy, some with white variegation of leaves or flowers. |
EarthKindTM Rating: | 9 |
Maintenance: | Prune back to 4 inches in late winter and again by one half in August to maintain a tidy shape, or allow to grow and spread or sprawl for a more natural appearance, with occasional pruning of old wood. |
Botanical Name
& Comments: |
Salvia greggii Very tolerant to heat and drought. |
Learn about other water-wise perennials for Lubbock County, courtesy of Lubbock Master Gardeners Association.