Salvia greggii 'Lipstick'
Also Known As
- Lipstick Texas Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Salvia greggii 'Lipstick' plant details
Salvia greggii 'Lipstick' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 greggii 'Lipstick'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: clumping, container plant, edging plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii 'Lipstick'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Gardening facts about Salvia greggii 'Lipstick' plant
How to Grow Salvia greggii 'Lipstick'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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