Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage, Texas Sage
Salviagreggii 'Lycioides'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: greggii (GREG-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Lycioides

Synonym:Salvia greggii x lycoides

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow