Autumn Sage 'Navajo Bright Red' (Salvia greggii 'Navajo Bright Red')

Overview

Salvia greggii 'Navajo Bright Red' is a vivid selection of Autumn Sage (Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage, Texas Sage) with intense, true red flowers. It blooms heavily in spring and again in fall, with sporadic summer blooms. The small, aromatic green leaves form a dense, woody-based mound.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: greggii
• Cultivar: 'Navajo Bright Red'

Garden Performance

Full sun, well-drained soil, very drought tolerant. Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide. Shear after spring bloom to encourage fall flush. Excellent for xeriscapes, hot dry sites, and containers. Hummingbird favorite.