Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia
Salviagreggii 'Cherry Chief'

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

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings

Category

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