Autumn sage Salvia greggii

ABOUT
S. greggii is a bushy dwarf plant to 30-50cm tall, branching mainly from the base and evergreen if not cut back by frosts, with aromatic, small, ovate, downy, mid to deep green leaves. Red to purple, pink, yellow or violet flowers are borne in terminal racemes from late summer to autumn continuing to the first frosts
About this plant
Names
Family
Lamiaceae
Synonyms
autumn sage
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 9 in spring, deadhead to prolong flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Drought Resistant Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Gravel Garden Patio & Container Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants
Propogation
Propagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn with bottom heat
Pests
May be damaged by leafhoppers, young growth may be attacked by slugs and snails or rosemary beetle
Diseases
Generally disease free