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Autumn Sage 'Raspberry Delight' (Salvia greggii 'Raspberry Delight')

Raspberry Delight Sage
Raspberry Delight flowers
Raspberry Delight foliage
Raspberry Delight habit

Overview

Salvia greggii 'Raspberry Delight' is a popular cultivar of Autumn Sage (also called Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage, or Texas Sage). It bears abundant, large raspberry-pink flowers from spring through fall on a compact, woody-based perennial. The small, aromatic green leaves are evergreen in mild winters.

Taxonomy

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: greggii
Cultivar: 'Raspberry Delight'

Culture

Full sun, well-drained soil, low water needs once established. Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide. Shear lightly after spring bloom to encourage rebloom. Excellent for xeriscapes, borders, and containers. Hummingbird favorite.

Salvias: Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red': Autumn Sage with Deep Red Flowers; Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing': Autumn Sage with Hot Pink Flowers; Autumn Sage 'Cherry Chief' (Salvia greggii 'Cherry Chief'); Autumn Sage 'Moonlight' (Salvia greggii 'Moonlight'); Autumn Sage 'Flame' (Salvia greggii 'Flame'); Autumn Sage 'Dark Dancer' (Salvia greggii 'Dark Dancer'); Autumn Sage 'Cherry Queen' (Salvia greggii 'Cherry Queen'); Autumn Sage 'Rosea' (Salvia greggii 'Rosea'); Salvia greggii 'Lipstick' – Vivid Red Autumn Sage; Salvia greggii 'Stormy Pink' (Autumn Sage)

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