Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia 'Furman's Red'

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
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
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
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Maricopa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Sacramento, California

Denver, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Washington, District of Columbia

Boise, Idaho(2 reports)

Meridian, Idaho

Hebron, Kentucky

Towson, Maryland

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bronxville, New York

Columbia, South Carolina

Amarillo, Texas

Big Spring, Texas

Brady, Texas

Carrollton, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Magna, UT (Zone 7a) | July 2023 | positive

When I got my plant, the stems were weak and apt to break. I have discovered though that if it is in a sunny yet windy spot, the stems w...Read More

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Collierville, TN | November 2020 | positive

This carefree border perennial looks lovely in my part shade zone 7b garden, ceaselessly blooming from Spring to fall.

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New Jersey 6b, NJ | June 2017 | neutral

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Amarillo, TX | September 2006 | positive

This has become one of my favotire plants. I planted two in late March and have had consistent, heavy blooming all Summer. The foliage ...Read More

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(Zone 9b) | February 2006 | positive

I love this sage (member of the mint family). It blooms almost all year in my area. Because it's a very woody shrub and it can become t...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | positive

Since I first aquired this plant, I have not been very kind to it. I have frequently failed to water it and it still thrived. I clip it...Read More

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Sand Springs, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | positive

Blooms from early spring to late fall in oklahoma Take heat and drought poor soil.

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | April 2003 | neutral

I really liked this plant it bloomed all summer and added such a splash of color to the garden. However it did not come back for me in zo...Read More

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