Your Autumn Sage should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Lamiaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Perennial to make the best decision when repotting as all Perennial plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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How to repot Autumn Sage
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Autumn Sage, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Autumn Sage profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Autumn Sage if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Autumn Sage to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Summer, fall |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
2 – Turn your Autumn Sage and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Autumn Sage, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Autumn Sage up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Autumn Sage in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Autumn Sage, the soil type you should use is Well-draining soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Autumn Sage before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Astilbe so you don’t waste soil.
Looking after your Autumn Sage
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Autumn Sage thrives after the repotting process is over
Does Autumn Sage have any other names?
Your Autumn Sage may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Autumn Sage Salvia greggii |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Salvia greggii |
For a different plant in this family, check out Anise Magnolias which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Asterss are a good fit as they are in the same family.
What plant family is Autumn Sage from?
Autumn Sage is from the family of Lamiaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Perennial which is harmless once mature.
Once the repotting process is done for your Autumn Sage, what should you do?
Repotting your Autumn Sage requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Autumn Sage if you live in the USA which is 6-9 (USDA) and compare your current climate to where the native area is (North America). This ensures your Autumn Sage gets Full exposure which is recommended.
Should you grow your repotted Autumn Sage in your house or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
If your Autumn Sage is repotted, will it bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Autumn Moor Grass, a mature Autumn Sage may get to 2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Red, pink, white, violet, peach, orange blooms during the Summer, fall period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.