Salvia, 'Hot Lips'

Name: Salvia 'Hot Lips'

Botanical Name: Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Zone:6-9

Soil: Well Drained

Exposure: Full sun, can tolerate part shade.

Bloom Color: two- tone flowers, bright red on bottom and white on top, resembling lips. Flower colors can vary with temperature, sometimes all red or all white. 

Description: popular ornamental plant known for its striking red-and-white flowers and long blooming season. It’s part of the sage family (genus Salvia) and is especially loved in gardens for both its beauty and low maintenance. Very drought-tolerant. Great for containers, border and pollinator gardens. Blooms from late spring through fall, often until frost. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.