Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing'
Autumn Sage
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Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing') - Description
Aromatic mounds of dark, semi-evergreen foliage are covered with flushes of hot pink flowers from May through October! Salvia greggii 'Wild Thingtrade;' is a woody perennial that looks best when it is cut back hard in the early spring. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the bright color and plentiful nectar!
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
