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Woodland sage and Autumn sage: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Woodland sage Salvia nemorosa	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Autumn sage Salvia greggii
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Native range
Europe and west-central Asia	Texas and adjacent MexicoSee state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist to occasionally dry; well-drained soil	Dry soil / Average moisture
Mature height
1½–3 ft	2–3 ft
Mature spread
6 in–2 ft	2–3 ft
USDA hardiness zones
4–8	6–9
Season of interest
Summer–early fall	Spring–fall
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.	Tubular flowers feed hummingbirds and butterflies, while seeds provide food for birds.
Growing notes
A compact, clumping perennial. Cutting back spent flower spikes can encourage another flush.	Native to rocky slopes in south-central and west Texas; use sharp drainage and check that the plant is S. greggii rather than a hybrid.
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Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.