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Back to buying optionsLipstick Salvia Greggii Live Plant – 1 Gallon Fully Rooted | Red Flowering Sage | Hummingbird & Butterfly Plant | Heat & Drought Tolerant
Bring a vibrant display of red flowers to your garden with this fully rooted Lipstick Salvia greggii live plant. This sun-loving perennial produces abundant red blooms over a long season, typically from spring through fall, and can attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. Its heat- and drought-tolerant nature once established makes it a rewarding choice for sunny landscapes, borders, pollinator gardens, and water-wise plantings.
The plant is fully rooted in a nursery 1-gallon trade pot and ready for continued growth after arrival. Lipstick Salvia can develop into a compact, rounded bush of approximately 4 feet by 4 feet under favorable conditions. Plants are grown using natural growing materials and are inspected before shipping. Actual plant size may vary depending on season, availability, and weather.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Lipstick Salvia greggii plant
✔️ Fully rooted in a 1-gallon trade pot
✔️ Approximately 6-inch nursery trade pot
✔️ Abundant red flowering variety
✔️ Healthy, established plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Lipstick Salvia
Botanical Name: Salvia greggii
Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Fully rooted potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil preferred; adaptable to poorer soils
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 4 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Lipstick Salvia in full sun with excellent drainage for the best flowering. Water consistently while establishing, then gradually reduce watering as the plant becomes established and more drought tolerant. Light pruning after flowering can help maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourage fresh growth.
