Salvia greggii Purple

Common Name:
Autumn Sage
Purple Autumn Sage

Description:
Salvia greggii ‘Purple’ is a compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub valued for its rich purple to violet-toned tubular flowers and long flowering season. This hardy and colourful variety adds depth and vibrancy to the garden, making it an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, dry plantings, pollinator gardens, and decorative pots. In Melbourne, it performs best in a full sun position with well-drained soil and benefits from occasional light pruning to maintain a dense, rounded habit and encourage repeat blooming. Flowering from spring through to autumn, and often continuing longer in mild conditions, it provides reliable colour over many months while attracting bees and small nectar-feeding birds. Its aromatic foliage, drought tolerance once established, and easy-care nature make it a highly practical and attractive choice 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:
• Purple
• Violet-purple
• Deep mauve

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