Autumn Sage

Name: Autumn Sage
Brand: Outdoor Dream Builders

Salvia greggii

A compact sage that blooms prolifically from spring through fall, keeping hummingbirds and bees happily fed.

Hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and thoroughly at home in the low desert; evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild winters, hardy well below freezing, and adaptable low to mid elevation.

AMWUA Notes

A workhorse moderate-water perennial that blooms from spring to fall and feeds hummingbirds on modest irrigation.

Care Guide

💧Watering

Water every 1-2 weeks in summer; drought tolerant once established, it blooms nonstop with occasional deep soaks and good drainage.

✂️Pruning

Shear back by a third after each bloom flush to keep it dense and flowering; give it a hard renewal cut in late winter to prevent a woody, open base.

🌱Fertilizing

Little needed; a light spring feed can support the long bloom in poor soil.

🛡️Pests

Very clean — its foliage is largely ignored by pests, rabbits, and deer.

☀️Seasonal Notes

Evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild winters, blooming spring through fall; the heaviest flushes come in spring and again in the cooler fall.

Soil, Feeding & Propagation

🪨Soil

Lean, well-drained rocky or gravelly soils; tolerant of poor ground; excellent drainage keeps it long-lived.

💧Drainage

Needs well-drained soil.

🌱Nutrient Needs

Low feeder.

🌰Propagation

Cuttings or seed; softwood cuttings root easily. Not typically divided.

📐Spacing

2 ft

🌳Roots & Placement

Minimal; a tidy woody-based subshrub with no invasive roots. Renew hard every few years to avoid a woody base.

Placement Tips

•Use as a reliable, long-blooming filler in borders, containers, and hummingbird gardens.
•Shear regularly and mass in threes for a tidy, continuously flowering low hedge.
•Site near windows and patios so the near-constant hummingbird visits are easy to enjoy.
•Full sun and reflected heat are fine; excellent drainage keeps it long-lived.