Shrub · Deer-resistant
Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii
Also called: Gregg's Salvia, Cherry Sage
The workhorse of the water-wise Texas garden: a small evergreen shrub that blooms nearly year-round and shrugs off heat, drought, and deer.
Growing & care
Shear by a third after the spring flush to keep it dense and reblooming. Superb drainage is the only real requirement. Full sun for maximum flowers.
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In bloom: Mar–Nov · Colors: red, pink, coral, white
Where to buy
Look for autumn sage (Salvia greggii) at: native Texas nurseries, Prairie Moon Nursery, local garden centers.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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