Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' (Blue Note Autumn Sage) — perennial shrub

Overview

Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' is a perennial shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family. Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. 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 moisture: dry to medium
Exposure: open

Plant details

Salvia greggii 'Blue Note' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial shrub
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