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Salvia × jamensis 'Sierra San Antonio' (Autumn Sage Hybrid)

Salvia × jamensis 'Sierra San Antonio' – A Robust Hybrid

'Sierra San Antonio' (also known as Sierra de San Antonio) is a vigorous hybrid between Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla, classified as Salvia × jamensis. It combines the best traits of both parents: the heat tolerance and long bloom season of autumn sage with the larger flowers and slightly more lush foliage of mountain sage. The flowers are a rich, warm red, appearing in waves from spring through fall. This cultivar is synonymous with Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla × greggii in some references.

Salvia 'Sierra San Antonio' in landscape

Taxonomy & Classification

Family:	Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species:	× jamensis
Cultivar:	Sierra San Antonio
Additional cultivar information:	(aka Sierra de San Antonio)
Synonym:	Salvia greggii
Synonym:	Salvia microphylla × greggii

Growing Tips

Full sun, well-drained soil. Excellent for hot, dry climates. Prune in early spring. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

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