How to Plant Autumn Sage
Autumn sage is a perennial shrub that also goes by the name Salvia Greggii. This plant is native to Texas and very resistant to drought. Frequent watering is not necessary. In fact, it will thrive on only the water provided by rain. This shrub blooms in late spring through fall. It produces nectar-bearing flowers which are either red, pink, or white in color. When deciding where to plant autumn sage, keep in mind that it will also grow between one to four feet high and loves high sun. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Garden gloves
- Sunny location
- Shovel
- Potting soil
- Peat moss
- Autumn sage plant
- Water
Instructions
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Put on garden gloves to prevent blisters while planting the autumn sage.
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Pick a location to plant the autumn sage. Look for a location with high sun. The flowers will also attract hummingbirds and butterflies which are after the sage's nectar so you may want to plant it near a window or porch to enjoy the wildlife.
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Dig a hole with your shovel where you wish to plant the sage.
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Pour a little potting soil in the bottom of the hole you have dug. Place your peat moss in the hole after the first layer of potting soil. Pour more potting soil over the peat moss and pat it down with your hands.
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Place the autumn sage plant upright in the hole. Hold it in place while you pour more potting soil into the hole to ground level. Pack the soil down with your hands.
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Water the plant until it pools around the base of the plant. Check the soil once a week for moisture. If the soil becomes dry to the touch and there is no rain predicted in your weather forecast, you may water the plant again.
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Tips & Warnings
Use caution when using a shovel.
