Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia 'Wild Thing'

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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
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
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Pelham, Alabama

Fort Collins, Colorado

Washington, District of Columbia

Pensacola, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Douglas, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Olathe, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Batesville, Mississippi

Liberty, Mississippi

Southaven, Mississippi

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Morehead City, North Carolina

Cheyenne, Oklahoma

Harrah, Oklahoma

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Summerville, South Carolina

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Belton, Texas

Elgin, Texas

Garland, Texas

Lewisville, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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D
Arlington, TX | July 2010 | positive

One of the most ever blooming Autumn Sages in my garden. The color can be seen a mile away. LOVE it. Going on my 5th year with it.

T
Harrah, OK | November 2009 | positive

I planted 3 Autumn Sage early this spring and in late Novemeber they are still blooming! I'm thrilled with them (as were the hummers)

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

SALVIA greggii Wild Thing - Autumn Sage - Medium 24-30" - plant 24-30" apart. zone 6-10. Long blooming from June to October - this plant ...Read More

M
Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

I found gallon plants of this Salvia at Lowe's this Summer, much to my delight and now have four 1-gallon plants in the ground. I really...Read More

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