Hot Lips Sage in 3.5” Nursery Cubes (Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’)

• READY TO PLANT: Includes 2, 4, or 6 Hot Lips Sage live starter plants (Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’) in 3.5-inch nursery cubes, fully rooted and ready for your borders, containers, or pollinator beds. Also known as Autumn Sage or Cherry Sage.

• ABOUT THIS PLANT: Flowering evergreen perennial shrub, hardy for USDA Zones 8–10. Can mature to 2–3 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Features aromatic green edible foliage and distinctive red-and-white tubular flowers that shift color with temperature. This compact, mounding (and pet-safe) sage offers a showy and fragrant display from late spring through fall.

• PERFECT FOR LANDSCAPING: A showy, pollinator-magnet that brings season-long color to borders, mixed beds, and container displays. Its vivid bicolor blooms and fragrant foliage create eye-catching accents while drawing hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Ideal for patios, cottage gardens, and sunny mass plantings.

• NATURALLY LOW-MAINTENANCE: Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, deer- and rabbit-resistant, and forgiving in a range of soils. This hardy sage rewards minimal care with continuous blooms and fragrance—perfect for gardeners who want big impact with low upkeep.

• SHIPPED WITH CARE: Grown in the USA and hand-packed with protective wrapping and care instructions by our veteran- and family-owned nursery. Plants are unique and may vary slightly from photos. We ship nationwide in the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

• OUR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE: We stand behind every plant with a 30-day guarantee from delivery. If your plants arrive damaged or struggle, simply send us a photo—we’ll promptly refund or replace your plants. If you have any questions, please reach out!