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| Identification |
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Genus
Salvia
Species
greggii
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
autumn sage
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S10191
Data source
CrscntBlm;HumGrdn p70;Frgnt p364
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Don's at Tuolumne
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
4 inch pot
Garden location
South triangle garden
Garden notes
Salvia greggii is a good hummingbird feeder. The leaves of Autumn sage have a mildly spicy aroma. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. Full sun is needed for this species to do its best. It needs soil that is dry. This plant tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
rosemary scented
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Salvia greggii is a native plant in the natural environment and probably originates from Western US and Chihuahuan Desert.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
The flowers are typically of a red color.
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