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Autumn Sage 'Flame' (Salvia greggii 'Flame')

Flame Sage
Flame flowers
Flame foliage
Flame habit

Overview

Salvia greggii 'Flame' is a fiery cultivar of Autumn Sage (Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage, Texas Sage) with intense orange-red flowers. It blooms profusely from spring to fall on a compact, aromatic shrub. The small, green leaves are evergreen in mild winters.

Taxonomy

  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Genus: Salvia
  • Species: greggii
  • Cultivar: 'Flame'

Culture

Full sun, well-drained soil, very drought tolerant. Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide. Shear lightly after spring flush. Excellent for hot, dry sites, rock gardens, and containers. Hummingbird magnet.

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