Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii): Drought-Tolerant Hummingbird Favorite

Autumn sage (Salvia greggii), also called Gregg's sage, is a small, woody, evergreen shrub with aromatic, small leaves and profuse, tubular flowers in red, pink, coral, purple, or white from spring to frost. It is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.

Habit

Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide with a mounding, branching habit. Many cultivars offer a range of colors. The foliage has a pleasant, resinous scent.

Culture

Full sun; well-drained soil (essential). Extremely drought- and heat-tolerant. Prune lightly after each flush. Hardy in zones 7–10; in zone 7, provide winter protection.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: greggii