Hot Lips Sage
Add a playful splash of color to your garden with 'Hot Lips' Sage (Salvia microphylla). This ornamental salvia is known for its unique bi-colored flowers, featuring vibrant red and white petals that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for borders or naturalistic gardens. The plant offers a light, currant-like fragrance and is rarely bothered by deer. Blooming from summer through fall, it provides continuous visual appeal and is perennial in warmer climates.
$17.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2688
/ 3268
#2688 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Mature Height
2436
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Dynamic Bicolored Blooms
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
- Drought and Heat Tolerant
Who should skip it
- Limited Cold Hardiness
- Needs Regular Pruning
- Susceptible to Overwatering
Key Specs
Mature Height
24-36 inches
Mature Spread
24-36 inches
Growing Zones
Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Features
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Deer and rabbit resistant foliage
- Unique two-toned red and white flowers
- Light, resinous fragrance
- Drought resistant once established
- Blooms summer through fall
- Suitable for poor soil conditions
- Perennial in warmer zones
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Hot Lips Sage' for its exceptional performance and striking aesthetic appeal. The bi-colored red and white flowers offer a vibrant, continuous display from late spring until frost, making it a garden standout. A major highlight is its effectiveness as a powerful magnet for hummingbirds. Once established, gardeners value its reliability, drought tolerance, and low maintenance needs, confirming it as a rewarding long-term investment. Initial satisfaction often depends on the health of the starter plant upon arrival, emphasizing the need for diligent watering during the transition period. Overall, this perennial delivers significant garden impact when initial care requirements are met.
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