Desert Plants

Learn about several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

Autumn Sage (6 of 11)

Plant in full sun; heat tolerant; reseeds in warmer climates
Plant in well-drained soil; drought tolerant; avoid fertilizers
Height: 2-4 feet; Width: 2-4 feet
Grown as an annual in zones 2-6
Hardy in USDA zones 7-10:
Zones 2-6: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; remove after first killing frost.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; prune back hard in late winter; semi-evergreen in this zone.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back hard in late winter; may be semi-evergreen in this zone.
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back hard in late winter; evergreen in this zone.
Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back hard in later winter; evergreen in this zone.

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