Botanical name | Salvia greggi |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | January February March April October November December This plant bears bright flowers in shades of red, pink, purple and white in Summer to late Autumn. |
Common name(s) | Autumn sage |
Origin | |
Foliage | Salvia greggi has small, leathery foliage. |
Uses in landscape design | meadowInformal/ cottage style |
Drought tolerance | High |
Planting instructions | Plant Autumn sage in moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. |
Maintenance | Regular prunning is suggested. |
Soil conditions | MoistWell drained |
Wildlife attractions | birdsbutterflies |
Salvia greggi (Autumn sage)
- Botanical name: Salvia greggi
- Common name(s): Autumn sage
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Salvia greggi has small, leathery foliage with bright flowers in shades of red, pink, purple and white in Summer to late Autumn. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant Autumn sage in moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Family: Lamiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: SAL-vee-ah GREG-ee-eye
Salvia greggi requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April October November December
This plant bears bright flowers in shades of red, pink, purple and white in Summer to late Autumn.
Salvia greggi has small, leathery foliage.