Amethyst Lips Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips'
SKU: TL-salvamli-1
USDA Zone:
7 to 10
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs:
Full sun
Like a painter’s brushstroke across the garden, ‘Amethyst Lips’ Salvia delivers vivid purple-and-white bicolor blooms from late spring through fall. The unique color pattern shifts with temperature—sometimes deep amethyst, sometimes more white—making every bloom a surprise. Hummingbirds and butterflies flock to its nectar-rich flowers, while its aromatic, evergreen foliage provides year-round texture. Growing 18 inches tall and up to 2 feet wide, this compact, drought-tolerant sage is perfect for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
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Size : Quart$18.99
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 14 in. - 18 in. , Width - 18 in. - 24 in.
Flowering Season:
Summer through Fall
Landscape Use:
Border, Container, Cutting Garden, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden
Special Features:
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Compact Form, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Fast Growing, North American Native Selection, Waterwise
| Size | Quart |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Flower Color | Purple and White |
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
- Light: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil; dislikes heavy clay.
- Watering:
- New Plants: Keep soil evenly moist until roots establish.
- Established Plants: Drought-tolerant; water occasionally in extended dry spells.
- Fertilization: Minimal feeding needed—too much fertilizer leads to excessive growth with fewer blooms.
- Maintenance:
- Lightly prune in early spring to shape and encourage fresh growth.
- Deadhead spent flowers for continuous blooming.
- Mulch in colder zones for winter root protection.
- Pest & Disease Resistance:
- Highly resistant to pests and diseases.
- Deer and rabbits avoid it.
- Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 7-10—evergreen in mild climates.
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