The COMPLETE Guide to Growing Autumn Sage | Texas Native Plants 🌱

Today, we're diving into Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii), one of the most versatile and vibrant Texas native plants. 🍂

Native to West Texas and Northern Mexico, this low-maintenance beauty thrives in dry, well-drained soils and full sun. Autumn Sage blooms from spring to the first frost, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to your landscape. 🐦🦋

In this video, I’ll cover:
✅ Why Autumn Sage is perfect for Texas gardens
✅ Growing conditions (hint: it's drought-tolerant!)
✅ How to care for and prune Autumn Sage
✅ Companion plants for a stunning, pollinator-friendly garden

📺 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Autumn Sage
00:52 Characteristics and Varieties
01:38 Growing Conditions and Adaptability
02:27 Attracting Pollinators
03:58 Planting and Maintenance Tips
06:27 Companion Plants for Autumn Sage
08:07 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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[johnyates]

I’m growing the Cherry Sage in Wichita county here in North Texas. Pairing it with blue mealy sage and bluebonnets.

[goldriderlc]

I like the descriptions you put up. I can do a good screenshot of it. NICE !

[brassteeth]

I thank you for the insight. Growing in Bastrop county.

[CedarSanderson]

One of my favorites in my garden, and I have it in several colors now, the only issue I've had with it is last spring when it was very wet one of my big plants drowned in my heavy soil.

[jrkorman]

We're in Haskell County, TX (north of Abilene) and with the mild Autumn we've had so far, our Salvia is still in bloom. I had a bit of trouble getting some started as that was just before the bad drought and extreme summer temperatures in 2022/23 but this plant seems to have established well. I have it paired with Spanish Lavender. They don't blossom at the same time, but the Lavender is a nice "carpet" of green next to the Salvia.

[lorenaornelas]

Can I cut it back now, or is it too late? I live in Houston Texas.

[FAFetus]

asclepias texana looks great next to it

[MickF]

Without heavy late winter pruning, I find Salvia greggii tends to be a bit leggy and rather sparse with leaves in the lower half of the plants. I think I have been growing Mystic Spires Blue Salvia Improved for too long here in Central Texas, because I much prefer a bushy, full look to my Salvias.

Where do you purchase your Autumn Sages? I'm north of Austin, and what I usually see in the area for sale are the red and bright pink varieties. None of the purple, white, coral, or orange Salvia greggii.

[michaelriley]

Autumn Sage aka Cherry Sage (Salvia greggii)