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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’
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Light: Full sun for best flowering; needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or loamy soil.
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Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established but performs best with occasional deep watering.
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Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers; prune lightly in spring to maintain a tidy shape and stimulate new growth.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 8–11; thrives in warm, dry climates and tolerates heat and light frost.
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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.
Growing Zones
7
Low Temperature
20° F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
Sweet, fruity fragrance; attractive to pollinators.
Polinator Required
Hummingbirds, bees
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Red-White
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Well-drained
Moisture
Low
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Spread
3-4 ft
Mature Height
2 ft. - 3 ft./2 ft. - 3 ft.
Bloom Period
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning Time
Late Winter to Early Spring
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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