Care: Autumn sage is drought tolerant, but looks best with moderate, deep watering. They like full sun. Prune in late winter of early spring, and shape plants before spring bloom. Planting: Plant in well-drained soil in Sunset zones 8-24 anytime that ground can be worked.Keeping this in view, where does autumn sage grow?
Autumn Sage grows best when placed in full sun in the mid-elevation zones of Arizona including Tucson. Place it in light shade in the low elevations. Autumn Sage should be planted in a soil that has good drainage.
Additionally, why is my autumn sage not blooming? We can think of three reasons, besides the very severe drought and heat we are having, why your Salvia greggii (Autumn sage) is not blooming up to expectations. The first, which you have already mentioned, has to do with sun exposure. Over-fertilizing can cause more growth and leaves, and fewer blooms.
Additionally, is autumn sage a perennial?
Autumn sage is a soft, mounding shrub normally 2-3 ft. tall, with small, mintily aromatic green leaves that are evergreen in warmer climates. A popular landscape plant in the Southwest, Autumn sage is delightful to use as a small, ornamental, flowering shrub in a perennial bed or as a low hedge.
How do you prune autumn sage?
Many gardeners keep autumn sage from becoming a sprawling tangle by pruning twice each year. Cut plants back to 4 inches high in late winter. New growth will emerge in spring from stems and soil. Make a second pruning in August, cutting plants back by half.
How do you care for autumn sage?
Care: Autumn sage is drought tolerant, but looks best with moderate, deep watering. They like full sun. Prune in late winter of early spring, and shape plants before spring bloom. Planting: Plant in well-drained soil in Sunset zones 8-24 anytime that ground can be worked.Is autumn sage toxic to dogs?
Autumn Sage is not poisonous or fetid-smelling, so it's quite remarkable how wildlife-resistant it is. Autumn Sage grows a bit rangy with age and needs to be cut back occasionally, so I wouldn't mind a little animal nibbling, but they just leave it alone.How do I prune Red Sage?
Cut back to a point of healthy tissue or all the way down to the crown of the plant an inch or two above the soil. To keep plants tidy and free blooming, prune and remove dead flower stems frequently. Prune your Furman's Sage plants for height and spread in the early spring to make way for new green growth.Can you divide Salvias?
Dividing Salvia Plants As you transplant, you may wonder, “Can you divide salvia plants?” Yes. But dividing salvia is riskier than simply transplanting the whole plant. First, dig out the whole plant. Tip prune any excessively long roots so the root ball is relatively even. 
