species 10,587 observations
Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii
Field notes
Supports All
123
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Inornate Pyrausta Moth, Hermit Sphinx
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Long-tailed Aphideater, Toltec Potter Wasp, Black Sage Aphid, White-bowed Smoothwing
11
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Anna's Hummingbird, Horse-fly Carpenter Bee, Gulf Fritillary, Costa's Hummingbird
110
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Salt
- Plant type
- Perennial Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.