Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Autumn Sage, Salvia greggii

Autumn Sage, Salvia greggii
Autumn Sage, Salvia greggii
Autumn Sage, Salvia greggii

Autumn Sage, Salvia greggii	Autumn Sage, Salvia greggii

Autumn Sage Salvia greggii, Lamiaceae Family: ( Lamiaceae ) , Autumn Sage. Also called: Red Autumn Sage, Furman's Red Texas Sage, Red Texas Sage, Red Lipstick Salvia, Magenta Red Texas Sage. An evergreen medium size shrub. It can be used as a xeriscape plant in hot, dry areas. It is good for hummingbird and butterfly gardens Autumn Sage is especially well adapted to hot, desert-like areas. It has a long period of bloom. Can be found in white, pink, and red. Height: 48 inches tall, spread to 2 feet. Flowers: Red, pink and white, on stem terminals, spikes of trumpet-shaped, 1 inch flowers. Blooming Time: Late February - November. Leaves: Leaves are leathery and small. Found: Found throughout Southwestern Texas, through the Chihuahuan desert into Mexico. Elevation: 0 - 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Desert soil, rock, does well in loose soil on slopes. Autumn sage requires well-drained soil. Miscellaneous: Excellent Xeriscape Landscaping Plant. Flowering Photos Taken March 6, 2006. Glendale.