Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
Hot Lips Salvia
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
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Flower Color | Red |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 2-3' x 2-3' |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Sunset Garden Zones | 7-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-10 |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
Colorful evergreen shrub that attracts butterflies and bees. ‘Hot Lips’ has brilliant red and white petals on long slender stalks. Begins to bloom as soon as the weather warms and continues thru fall. Drought tolerant once established. A colorful addition to a xeriscape garden.