Salvia greggii Mirage Deep Purple

Common Name:
Autumn Sage 'Mirage Deep Purple'

Description:
Autumn Sage 'Mirage Deep Purple' (Salvia greggii 'Mirage Deep Purple') is a compact, bushy perennial that brings rich, velvety colour and long-lasting interest to the garden. Part of the high-performing Mirage series, this variety features masses of deep purple, tubular flowers from late spring right through to autumn. Its strong branching habit and uniform, mounding shape make it ideal for borders, containers, and mixed planting schemes. The aromatic green foliage adds extra sensory appeal and contrasts beautifully with the intense flower colour. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, ‘Mirage Deep Purple’ thrives in full sun and free-draining soil, tolerating dry spells and light frosts once established. It attracts bees, butterflies, and nectar-loving birds, supporting pollinators while offering a striking splash of colour over many months. A light trim after flowering helps maintain its form and encourages further blooming.

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

Mature Size:
Height: 0.3–0.4 m
Width: 0.3–0.4 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Deep purple

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Scented Foliage
Long Flowering
Suitable for Cottage Gardens
Suitable for Borders

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Gaura 'Belleza White'
Lavandula dentata
Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'
Nepeta 'Walker’s Low'
Echinacea purpurea
Verbena rigida