I really appreciate it when Salvias work out well in my yard. In my various trials over the last 20 years, some have been more successful than others, and in the process, I've come to understand that there are many, with new ones available regularly.
The “x” in the name indicates that variety results from a crossing between two species of Salvias; in this case Salvia microphylla; commonly known as "Mountain Sage’" and Salvia greggi, commonly as "Autumn Sage".
Salvia microphylla × greggi crosses are popular in nature because they share common pollinators and native dry, rocky habitats. They are also popular in the nursery trade because they are often heat—and drought-tolerant, can bloom for long periods in a variety of colors, and have tubular flowers that are attractive to pollinators.
I decided to put this one in the ground because it was looking so good among its cohort, after having been held in a 4-inch pot for the last several months. Two weeks later, and it is starting to bloom!
https://salvias.org.au/plant-identification/salvia-microphylla-greggii-forms/
https://www.fbts.com/drought-resistant-beauties-a-guide-to-salvia-greggii-and-microphylla-group.html
