Hot Lips Sage

Hot Lips Sage | Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’

Hot Lips Sage is a striking and fragrant perennial shrub, famous for its unique bi-colored blooms that combine bright red and pure white petals. From late spring through fall, this eye-catching plant draws hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies into the garden with its abundant flowers and aromatic foliage. It’s a resilient, heat-tolerant choice for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Growing Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’

• Light: Full sun for best flowering; needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or loamy soil.

• Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established but performs best with occasional deep watering.

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers; prune lightly in spring to maintain a tidy shape and stimulate new growth.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 8–11; thrives in warm, dry climates and tolerates heat and light frost.

• Wildlife: Highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

Shipping Info
The plant will be approximately 8–12 inches tall with a well-developed root system, grown in a 1-gallon container. Shipped without the container; roots and surrounding soil will be lightly moistened and wrapped in plastic for safe transport. Ready to plant immediately upon arrival.