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 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory 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
Cultivar ('Autumn Lipstick').
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Autumn sage
Where is Autumn sage native?
Autumn sage (Salvia greggii) is native to New Mexico and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Autumn sage bloom?
Autumn sage blooms Mar-Nov. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Autumn sage need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low water, Dry. Soil: Well-drained, rocky soils, often limestone-based, also sands and loams. Mature height: 2-3 ft, up to 5 ft tall.
Is Autumn sage good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts bees and hummingbirds, nectar source, attracts butterflies, high deer resistance.
Is Autumn sage deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Autumn sage is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Autumn sage seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Be aware that some sellers offer bred varieties under this name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Autumn sage.
- Red yucca Hesperaloe parviflora
- Common sotol Dasylirion wheeleri
- Mealy blue sage Salvia farinacea
- Mexican buckeye Ungnadia speciosa
- American century plant Agave americana
- Cenizo sage Leucophyllum frutescens
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