Overview
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' is a clump-forming, bushy, upright perennial shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, various foliage. Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include borders, containers and xeriscaping. It is native to southwest Texas and northern Mexico.
About
Salvia greggii, the autumn sage, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to a long, narrow area from southwest Texas, through the Chihuahuan Desert and into the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, typically growing in rocky soils at elevations from 5,000 to 9,000 ft. It was named and described in 1870 by botanist Asa Gray after Josiah Gregg (1806–1850), a merchant, explorer, naturalist, and author from the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, who found and collected the plant in Texas.
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About the genus
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- open
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial shrub
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Bushy, Upright
- Foliage
- Aromatic, Various
- Suggested uses
- borders, containers, xeriscaping
- Native to
- southwest Texas, northern Mexico
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salvia greggii 'Blue Note'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
- Pruning
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
- Propagation
- cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Salvia greggii 'Blue Note'?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Salvia greggii 'Blue Note'?
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' prefers full sun. It suits open positions.
What soil does Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' need?
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Salvia greggii 'Blue Note'?
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Is Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' hardy in the UK?
Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Salvia greggii 'Blue Note'?
Cuttings.
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