Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia 'Purple'

Salviagreggii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
greggii (GREG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Medium Purple
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Martinez, California

Hebron, Kentucky

Copperas Cove, Texas

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Copperas Cove, TX | June 2012 | positive

Got these from High Country Gardens a couple years back . Glad I did ! They are such an unusual color break from the pinks and reds of sa...Read More

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