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Amethyst Lips Sage | Salvia ‘Amethyst Lips’
Amethyst Lips Sage is a dazzling, aromatic perennial prized for its two-toned blooms—vivid magenta and crisp white—that shift in intensity with the seasons. From late spring through fall, it draws hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees into the garden, making it both beautiful and pollinator-friendly. With its heat and drought tolerance, it’s a perfect choice for borders, containers, and water-wise landscapes.
Growing Salvia ‘Amethyst Lips’
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Light: Full sun for best flowering; requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or loamy soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.
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Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from occasional deep watering during hot spells.
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Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to promote continued flowering; prune lightly in early spring to refresh growth and shape the plant.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 8–11; tolerates heat, light frost, and dry conditions.
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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 - 10
Low Temperature
5°F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
Faintly sweet floral fragrance, more noticeable in warm weather.
Polinator Required
Bees, hummingbirds
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Purple-White
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Well-drained
Moisture
Low
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Spread
3-4 ft
Mature Height
1.5 ft -2 ft./2-3 ft.
Bloom Period
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Pruning Time
Late Winter to Early Spring
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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