You are here    Flowers by the Sea / Salvias A to Z / Salvia greggii 'Salmon'
Salvia greggii 'Salmon'
Salvia greggii 'Salmon'
Salvia greggii 'Salmon'

How to prune this plant

Attracting Hummingbird Tips

Dealing with Deer?

Salvia greggii 'Salmon'

(Salmon Autumn Sage) Creamy salmon-colored flowers with white throats make this elegant Autumn Sage perfect for a pastel garden or as a cooling color in a mixed sage border. Bloom time is spring into fall for this petite Salvia greggii native to the American Southwest and Mexico.

Common name This is the non-scientific name used for a plant. A plant may have several common names, depending on the gardener's location. To further confuse the matter, a common name may be shared by several completely different plants. At Flowers by the Sea, we rely on the scientific name to identify our plants and avoid confusion. Salmon Autumn Sage
USDA Zones The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones indicate the temperature zones where a plant is likely to thrive. It is determined by the average annual winter minimum temperature. Actual winter temperatures may be higher or lower than the average. 7 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 24"/24"/24"
Exposure This is the average amount of sunlight that a plant needs to thrive. Generally, full sun exposure is 6 or more hours of direct sun daily while partial shade is less than 4 hours of sun or dappled shade all day. Plants may tolerate more sunlight in cooler climates and need afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Full sun to partial shade
Soil type This is the kind of soil that a plant needs to thrive. Most plants require a well-drained soil that allows the water to soak into the soil without becoming soggy. Sandy and clay soils can be improved by digging in compost to improve drainage. Well drained
Water needs Plants have specific water requirements. Water loving means the plant needs regular watering to keep the soil moist. Average generally indicates applying 1 inch of water per week, or watering when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. One inch of water is equal to 5 gallons per square yard of soil surface. Average
Container plant? "Yes" indicates that this plant can be successfully grown as a container plant. Yes
Hummingbird plant? Hummingbirds have been observed regularly feeding from this plant's flowers. Yes
Mature height The mature height of this plant in average conditions. 2 to 3 feet
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 2 to 3 feet
High Resolution Images
  • Salvia greggii 'Salmon'
Details
Send to friend
From The Blog
Product Colors
Cultural Icons

(Salmon Autumn Sage) Creamy salmon-colored flowers with white throats make this elegant Autumn Sage perfect for a pastel garden or as a cooling color in a mixed sage border. Bloom time is spring into fall for this petite Salvia greggii native to the American Southwest and Mexico.

Rosy beige calyxes cup the flowers on reddish spikes. Similar to other Autumn Sages, this plant's leaves are small, smooth, elongated ovals that brighten the garden with their light green color.

Autumn Sages love full sun, but tolerate partial shade and may even prefer some shade in areas with severe summer heat. That said, they are heat tolerant. They are also drought resistant, despite preferring regular watering based on local conditions. Concerning soil type, they aren't picky but need good drainage. Also, altitude isn't a problem, because Salmon Autumn Sage grows at elevations up to 9,000 feet in the mountains of Mexico.

Salmon Autumn Sage is perennial to USDA Zones 7 to 9. At 24 inches tall and wide, it works well as a groundcover, short border, edging and container plant. It is ideal for both native and dry gardens and also would look pretty in a cottage-style garden including other Autumn Sages, such as Cherry Chief, Texas Wedding and Señorita Leah.

Butterflies, honeybees and hummingbirds all are attracted to the tasty nectar of this sage.