Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage, Texas Sage 'Purple Pastel'

Salviagreggii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
greggii (GREG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Medium Purple
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chatsworth, California

San Leandro, California

Yorkville, Illinois

Morehead, Kentucky

Bandera, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Portland, Texas

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(Zone 7b) | May 2006 | positive

Very nice and I just love the purple blooms, but not quite as vigorous as many of the other varieties of salvia greggii. Stays a bit sho...Read More

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