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Autumn Or Texas Sage

Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink'

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Overview

Salvia microphylla 'Big Pink,' commonly known as Autumn Sage, is a perennial shrub reaching up to 3 feet in height and width. Featuring prolific pink blossoms from late spring through fall, this drought-tolerant sage thrives in USDA zones 7-10. Its small, aromatic green leaves are deer resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping and attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 7–9Type ShrubClimate Arid
Autumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — Salvia microphylla 'Big Pink,' commonly known as Autumn Sage
Autumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — Featuring prolific pink blossoms from late spring through fallAutumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — is a perennial shrub reaching up to 3 feet in height and width

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Autumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — Salvia microphylla 'Big Pink,' commonly known as Autumn Sage
Autumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — Featuring prolific pink blossoms from late spring through fall
Autumn Or Texas Sage (Salvia Microphylla 'Big Pink') — is a perennial shrub reaching up to 3 feet in height and width

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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