Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' | Hot Lips Sage

DESCRIPTION
Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’ bears tubular flowers that open white at the base and deepen to bright red at the tips, often shifting in balance as temperatures change. The blooms rise above small, aromatic, mid-green leaves that form a neat, lightly textured canopy. Flowering begins in late spring and continues into fall, reflecting its origins in southwestern North America and its selection from naturally occurring forms adapted to long blooming seasons.

In garden settings, ‘Hot Lips’ fits well into borders, containers, and mixed perennial beds where steady color supports warm-season designs. It also works effectively near paths and patios, offering reliable flowering and an informal, welcoming presence throughout the growing months.