Littleleaf Sage
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Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'
Salvia microphylla, also known as Littleleaf Sage, is a close cousin to Salvia greggii, but with smaller leaves. This bushy perennial salvia produces masses of bicolor blooms in a striking red and white pattern. The upper petals of the flower is pure white, while the lower “lip” is a bright cherry red. Plants bloom for months on end; from spring through frost.
When the nights warm in summer, the new flowers are all red with an occasional solid white one. As fall approaches, the flowers again are bicolored red and white. Foliage often turns a burgundy color in fall. The nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Best flower production in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Height: 2'-3'
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: Early summer to frost.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water: Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Origin: southwest U.S., Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
