Salvia greggii
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; tolerates full sun but benefits from protection from intense reflected heat.
Water: Low to moderate water once established; water deeply, then let the upper soil dry. Provide supplemental irrigation during prolonged summer heat and water more regularly while establishing.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline soil. Avoid soggy conditions and poorly drained clay.
Mature size: 2–3 feet tall and wide; some selections reach 4 feet.
Bloom: Flowers primarily in spring and fall, with intermittent bloom between; flowering often slows during extreme summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Usually evergreen to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; may lose leaves during cold spells or severe drought.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with suitable irrigation and drainage.