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Salvia Amethyst Lips

Scientific Name: Salvia 'Dyspurp'

Also Known As

  • Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips'
  • Amethyst Lips Salvia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Salvia Amethyst Lips plant details

Salvia Amethyst Lips is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia Amethyst Lips

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia Amethyst Lips

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia greggii ‘Amethyst Lips’ is a heat tolerant, colorful shrub that displays continuous bicolor blooms of wine-purple and white. Grows in a compact, well branched shrubby habit that is neat and tidy for low maintenance. A favorite for Hummingbirds! Autumn Sage is easily grown in well-drained soil with moderate water. Tolerates drought. Prune to shape before growth begins in spring. Provides late season color in beds and borders.

Gardening facts about Salvia Amethyst Lips plant

How to Grow Salvia Amethyst Lips

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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