Salvia greggii Coral

Common Name:
Autumn Sage
Coral Autumn Sage

Description:
Salvia greggii ‘Coral’ is a compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub admired for its warm coral-toned tubular flowers and exceptionally long flowering season. This cheerful and reliable variety brings soft yet vibrant colour to the garden, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage-style plantings, pollinator gardens, and decorative pots. In Melbourne, it performs best in a full sun position with well-drained soil and responds very well to occasional light trimming, which helps maintain a neat, bushy shape and encourages continuous flowering. Blooming from spring through to autumn, and often beyond in mild conditions, it provides a steady display of nectar-rich flowers that attract bees and small nectar-feeding birds. Its aromatic foliage, drought tolerance once established, and easy-care nature make it a highly versatile and rewarding plant for Australian gardens.

Form:
• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
• Height: 60–90 cm
• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
• Full Sun

Flowering:
• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
• Coral
• Coral pink
• Salmon-coral

Key Attributes:
• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Evergreen to semi-evergreen
• Drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for informal hedging
• Suitable for cottage gardens
• Suitable for pollinator gardens
• Long flowering season
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for coastal gardens
• Aromatic foliage

Toxicity:
Not generally considered toxic to humans or pets. As with most ornamental plants, ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset if consumed in quantity.

Companion Plants:
• Lavender
• Gaura
• Nepeta
• Verbena bonariensis
• Penstemon
• Achillea
• Echinacea
• Pennisetum