Family Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) Species greggii (GREG-ee-eye) Also Known As Gregg's Sage, Autumn Sage, & Cherry Sage
Category Perennials Height 24"-36" Spacing 24"-36" Sun Exposure Full Sun Bloom Color Coral, Apricot, Maroon, Violet, Purple, Fuchsia, Rose, Pink, White Bloom Time Mid Summer-Late Fall Foliage Evergreen, Woody stalk
Hardiness Zone 7a to 0 F Zone 7b to 5 F Zone 8a to 10 F Zone 8b to 15 F
Zone 9a to 20 F Zone 9b to 25 F
Soil pH Requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Water Requirements Average Water needs; water as needed
Other Details Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds
Pruning Instructions Cut back by 1/3 in winter Trim by 1/4 every 6-9 months to promote more blooms and to keep from getting leggy
Propagation Methods By dividing the root-ball From softwood cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Properly cleaned, seeds can be successfully stored
Freezing Temps by Year: 2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter 2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter 2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter 2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 * very mild winter
