Autumn sage is a small, semi-woody plant with tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, suited to sunny borders, banks and dry garden planting.
- Height
- 60–92 cm / 2–3 ft
- Spread
- 60–92 cm / 2–3 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 6a–9b
Planting
Choose full sun and well-drained ground, including rocky soil. In regions with intense summer heat, some afternoon shade is useful; allow for a rounded shrub about as wide as tall.
Care
Established plants tolerate dry conditions. To make more plants, take semi-ripe stem cuttings, which root readily.
Before planting: Winter hardiness varies by cultivar, so check the named plant against your local conditions.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Autumn sage: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Blue sage: KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Lyreleaf sage: John Flannery · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Woodland sage: K. Andre · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.