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Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'
Salvia, Greggii Furman's Red
- Extended bloom season
- Heat & drought tolerant
- Pollinator magnet
- Category: Seasonal, Tropical, and Perennial Color, Trees & Shrubs
- Hardiness Zone: 7a
- Height: 2-3 Feet
- Spread: 2-3 Feet
- Spacing: 18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Red
Salvia greggii, commonly known as Autumn Sage, is a woody perennial shrub native to Texas and northern Mexico, celebrated for its extended blooming season and vibrant, tubular flowers. With cultivars available in a wide range of colors including Red, Furman's Red, Pink, Raspberry, White, and Coral, this plant offers tremendous versatility for the Texas landscape. Its nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Salvia greggii thrives in full sun to light shade and is highly adaptable to a wide range of soils, including both alkaline and acidic types. It requires well-drained soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established, making it especially suited to Central and West Texas gardens. Deer tend to avoid it, and it is generally resistant to pests and disease.
Salvia greggii typically grows to a mature height of 2-3 feet with a similar spread, forming dense, upright mounds of foliage and blooms. When planting in mass, spacing of 18-24 inches apart allows for air circulation and healthy growth. It is often used in borders, cottage gardens, native plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes where continuous color is desired from spring through fall.
In USDA Zones 7-10, Salvia greggii is cold hardy, though it may die back to the ground in harsh winters. In early spring, a hard pruning encourages fresh growth and prolific blooming for the coming season. Applying mulch in winter helps protect roots from extreme freezes and promotes reliable regrowth.