Hot Lips Sage Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

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.

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.

Salvia hot lips plant grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Salvia also known as Salvia microphylla, Hot lips plant or Baby sage, Salvia hot lips perennial evergreen used as edible leaves and also for the ornamental flowers and the fragrant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone: 10-11 as perennial and hardiness zone 5-9 (as annual), in hardiness zone 9 can grow as perennial with the right overwinter care.

Leaves are edible and fragrant in color green in ovate shape the leaves hairy, leaves flavor remind blackcurrant (with a little bit imagination).

The plant is currently growing in a 4 inch container, but will be shipped with the roots wrapped in damp paper towels and with plastic and ready to plant upon arrival. The plant will be between 3 to 4 inches in height. Planting guidelines will also be included.