Plant
Autumn Sage
Salvia greggiiAlso known as Gregg Sage, Texas Sage, Chihuahuan Sage
Autumn sage forms compact, woody mounds lined with small, aromatic green leaves that release a spicy scent when brushed. Bright tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, and white bloom continuously from late spring through autumn, offering a vital nectar source for migrating hummingbirds. Thriving in sunny, rocky soils, this resilient shrub endures extreme heat and drought across its native desert range.
AromaticFloweringDrought-Tolerant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil Minerals
Predators
- Spider Mites
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
ThreatsHabitat loss, agricultural clearance
HabitatsChihuahuan Desert scrub, rocky limestone slopes, arid oak-juniper woodlands
Life span5–10 years
Classification
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyLamiaceae
- GenusSalvia
- SpeciesSalvia greggii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Watch for hummingbirds hovering to feed at the tubular blossoms during warm afternoon hours.
- Gardening: Plant in full sun with lean, exceptionally well-draining soil to prevent root rot.
- Maintenance: Prune back by one-third in early spring to stimulate fresh, bushy growth.
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