Salvia greggii 'Lipstick'

Also Known As

Lipstick Texas Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia greggii 'Lipstick', known as autumn sage, is a heat tolerant, subshrub with aromatic foliage and nectar-rich flowers. Dark purple stems bear lightly fragrant, continuously blooming, two-lipped red flowers with white throats. The growth habit is upright and bushy to 36 inches tall and wide. Prune to shape in early spring. Makes a super easy and appealing container plant for the patio and in the mixed sunny border for all summer colour. Plant in full sun in hot dry spots with well-drained soils. Hummingbird and pollinator magnet. Deer resistant.