Salvia greggii - ‘Furman’s Red’, ‘Cold Hardy Pink’.They will grow in dry clay conditions in arid climates but will rot out in clay soils where there is more than about 15 to 18” of precipitation annually. Typically, this group of Salvia prefer ‘lean’ (not very fertile), well drained soils. For attracting hummingbirds, there are no finer flowers than the Western native sages. Western Native Salvia: : It is from the Western US that we find our most beautiful native salvia species.

Mound up pine needles or fallen autumn leaves over and around the base of the plant.

In colder USDA zones (zone 6 and below) it is essential to give Native Southwestern and Southwestern hybrids protection from the extreme cold their first couple winters in the garden.

During fall garden clean-up, wait to cut back the plants until spring for improved cold hardiness.

Once established they will need regular, deep irrigation during hot, dry weather. New transplants need regular irrigation their first growing season to establish themselves.

Many spring-flowering varieties of sage will re-bloom in fall if deadheaded after the first bloom.Plant Old World Salvia in a wide range of soils (loams, sand) including clay.Plant native Western Salvia varieties in soil that is low fertility and well-drained.Salvia (commonly referred to as ‘Sage’) represent a huge family of ornamental plants that attract a variety of pollinators to their nectar rich flowers.

Texas sage