Hot Lips Sage

Name: Hot Lips Sage
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 02265
Rating: 93 (6 reviews)

Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh my-kroh-FIL-uh

SKU #02265

USDA Zone

8-10

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OVERVIEW
Description	A unique and striking North American native with unusual two-toned flowers backed by very fine green foliage. The blooms appear continuously through the hottest of summers until the first frost in fall. An ideal compact, colorful, and carefree choice for sunny, low-water gardens. Withstands mild drought once established. An herbaceous perennial.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Allow soil to dry between waterings.
Blooms	Summer through Fall
Mature Size	Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Herbaceous
Special Features	Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Growth Rate	Fast
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container
Design Ideas	Irresistible hummingbird nectar flower that belongs in wildlife gardens. Exceptional in xeriscapes with dryland species from around the world. Perfectly matched with southwestern native sages. Add to beds and borders. Lends a decidedly cottage garden look.
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Gray-green
Companion Plants	Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Gayfeather (Liatris); Sedum (Sedum)

CARE
Care	Thrives in average to lean, fast-draining soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Prune lightly after the first flush to promote continued bloom. Fertilize in early spring. Prune to shape in fall after flowering.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10