‘Wild Thing’ is a dazzling selection of Autumn Sage, blooming nonstop with vivid magenta-pink flowers from spring through fall. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and compact, it’s a must-have for waterwise gardens.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–10°F (–23°C)
Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Southwestern USA and Mexico (cultivar selection)
Best Substitutes For: Desert Zinnia, Penstemon
Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, xeric landscapes
‘Wild Thing’ is a dazzling selection of Autumn Sage, blooming nonstop with vivid magenta-pink flowers from spring through fall. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and compact, it’s a must-have for waterwise gardens.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–10°F (–23°C)
Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Southwestern USA and Mexico (cultivar selection)
Best Substitutes For: Desert Zinnia, Penstemon
Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, xeric landscapes