Salvia greggii Alba
Salvia greggii Alba
Salvia greggii Alba
Salvia greggii Alba
Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage
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Marité, 09/10/2025
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Description
Salvia greggii Alba, also known as Gregg's white sage, forms a small evergreen bush with dark green, very fine and pleasantly aromatic leaves. Its small pure white flowers bloom in June, then again in late summer, with even more generosity, until the first frost. This variety proves to be quite hardy and very resistant to summer drought.
Salvia greggii, also known as Texas white sage, belongs to the family of lamiaceae or labiates. The mountains of the east, west, and south of Mexico, as well as southern Arizona, are the birthplaces of this aromatic plant. This branching shrubby perennial has a bushy and spreading habit, as wide as it is tall. It will reach 50 cm (20in) in all directions. The nectar-rich flowering is particularly generous, especially in autumn from September to November if the cold does not put an end to it. The elongated flowers emerge from the foliage, grouped in spikes. They measure no more than 2 cm (1in) in length and are a beautiful ivory-white to pure white. They only live for a day, covering the ground with their petals in the evening, but will already be replaced the next morning. The evergreen foliage is composed of very fine leaves, 2 cm (1in) long, dark green, thick and aromatic, a little sticky, releasing with heat a strongly scented fresh and tangy essential oil. In case of intense drought, the plant may partially lose its leaves, without any impact on its health. New buds will develop as soon as the rains return.
This hardy shrubby sage (-15°C (5°F) in well-drained soil) will accompany the spring flowering of daffodils, aubrietas, rosemary, and rock campanulas. But its association with autumn asters is fabulous: choose those that need little attention, such as Aster laevis, Aster turbinellus or Aster amellus for example. Gauras, tall sedums (Sedum 'Matrona'), shrubby potentillas, and beautiful autumn foliage (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus', Nandina domestica 'Firepower', Miscanthus sinensis 'Afrika') will compose an elegant tableau with it. On the terrace, place it in a large pot, right next to an Imperata cylindrica 'red baron'; the contrast of colours and silhouettes is fantastic!
In Mexico, a delicious tea is prepared with the leaves of this sage, which is called 'mountain myrtle' there.
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Botanical data
Salvia
greggii
Alba
Lamiaceae
Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg's Sage
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Salvia greggii after spring frosts in a cold climate, in September-October in a warm climate, in light, ordinary, porous, gravelly soil, even limestone, but not too poor to support its flowering. This plant prefers very sunny situations, or at least partial shade. It requires regular watering in autumn and spring to flower abundantly. In poor soil, incorporate a little well-rotted compost or leaf mold. Mulch it in winter, in the coldest regions and protect it from the cold as much as possible. Install it in the warmest corner of the garden, in full sun against a south-facing wall, in a gravelly or sandy slope, or any substrate that does not retain moisture which would be fatal to it in winter. It thrives perfectly in pot culture, which allows gardeners to store it away over winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.