About This Product
Botanical Name: Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'
Common Name: Hot Lips Sage
An evergreen shrub that forms a compact mound. Bright green leaves are oval and fragrant like blackcurrants. Upright stalks carry two-lipped, bi-colored flowers in bright cherry red and white. Flower color changes slightly with the seasons. Blooms from spring to frost. Attracts pollinators, beneficial insects and wildlife.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 7 - 24
Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
Mature Width: 2 - 3 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate