alvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’ (Littleaf Sage) has distinctive, brilliantly colored flowers that make ‘Hot Lips’ Salvia a special selection. Blooming from spring until hard frost in fall, the flower color will vary seasonally. In the cooler times of spring and fall, the flowers are strongly bi-colored red and white. When it’s hot, the flowers go solid red. Regardless of the time of the growing season, this ever-blooming selection is a beauty. The plant makes a small shrub with age and thrives in poor soils with plenty of heat and sun.
PLANT DETAILS
Plant Type: Perennial
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Flowering Time: Early summer to late fall
Landscape Size: 36-48″ tall – 24-36″ wide
Watering Details: Moderate watering
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Zone: 7-10
Size: #1 Gallon Container*
Delivery: Direct From Roger’s Gardens Professionals**
* Actual weight may vary
** Please allow 2 business days for delivery or in-store pick up.
• Delivery available in Orange County, CA only.
• Deliveries made Monday – Saturday.
• Request for a specific delivery date can be selected during check out.