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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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5' X 5'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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flowers have pure
white upper lips and cherry red lower lips, giving the
plant its name; blooms regularly all year long!
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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tough and durable
free flowering sage with enchanting colorful blooms; non-stop
color for both containers or the landscape; irresistable
to hummingbirds; drought resistant once established; cut
back hard in early spring to promote bushiness; tolerates
clay soils
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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