White Autumn Sage is a lovely, soft, mounding shrub that typically reaches 2-3 ft. in height. A cultivar of the Texas Native Autumn Sage, Salvis greggii, it features small aromatic green leaves that remain evergreen in warmer climates. From spring through winter frost, it will bloom and rebloom small white flowers, attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.
A favorite in Southwest landscapes, White Autumn Sage makes a wonderful addition as a small, ornamental, flowering shrub in perennial beds or as a low hedge. This resilient plant is free from common diseases and insects and is drought-tolerant once established, so there’s no need to fertilize it afterward.
To help your White Autumn Sage thrive, ensure it’s planted in a well-drained spot, as it doesn’t do well in clay soils. You can improve drainage by mixing in organic matter and amendments. Planting on a slope is also a great option. While it typically handles the cold well, it will lose its leaves in regions with very harsh winters. Try to avoid planting it in areas with heavy foot traffic, as its stems can be quite brittle.
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Height: 2′-3′ Spread: 2′-3′
Bloom: Spring-Fall Light: Full Sun-Part Sun Water: Low Zone: 7-10 Origin: Texas/Cultivar
