Species Salvia greggii | Known

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Names

Common Names: Gregg Sage, Mirto Rosa

Growth

Height: 12-36 inches
Spread: 14 to 36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid

Appearance

Bloom Color: Red to purple with pink and white variations
Foliage Color: Gray-green
Fall Foliage Color: Gray-green

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 6-9
Sunlight Requirements: Ideal sunlight: full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained clay, loam, or sandy soil
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soils, preferably sandy or rocky with sharp drainage
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Semi-deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Time: Fall, Spring, Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds, softwood cuttings, division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and songbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: A.Gray
Publication: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 369 (1870)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024