Hot Lips Sage
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- La Crescenta Nursery
3654 La Crescenta Ave. Glendale CA 91208
- Armstrong
1515 Foothill Blvd. La Canada CA 91011
- Armstrong
5816 San Fernando Road Glendale CA 91202
- Lowe's
2000 Empire Avenue Burbank CA 91504
Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh my-kroh-FIL-uh |
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Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Summer through Fall |
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. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Gray-green |
Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Gayfeather (Liatris); Sedum (Sedum) |
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

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!