Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: microphylla (my-kro-FIL-uh)
Cultivar: Hot Lips
Category:
Perennials
Treat as an annual where not hardy
Height:
36-48 in.
Spacing:
24-36 in.
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a to 11
(This Plant has overwintered here on LI Zone 7 for 2 years now)
*** This Plant Will Live In Any Zone From Spring Until Frost ***
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
White and Red
(It may at certain times of the season it maybe all White or all Red)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer to Frost
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Texture
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Drought-tolerant
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 7.8
Available:
Early/Mid May
Pot Size:
Quart