Quick answer: Autumn sage (Salvia greggii) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained, rocky soils, often limestone-based, also sands and loams |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Nov |
| Height | 2-3 ft, up to 5 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees and hummingbirds, nectar source, attracts butterflies, high deer resistance |
Lookalike alert
Watch out
Cultivar ('Autumn Lipstick').
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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