Autumn Sage 'Lipstick' (Coral) (Salvia greggii 'Lipstick')

Autumn Sage ‘Lipstick’ (Coral)

Salvia greggii ‘Lipstick’

Other Common Names: Autumn Sage, Gregg’s Sage

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Top Pick: An easy, reliable native shrub with continuous blooms that hummingbirds love.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low
• 🌿 Type: Shrub
• 📏 Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide

Description

A compact native sage with bright coral-red blooms and exceptional performance in hot, dry landscapes.

‘Lipstick’ is a selected form of Autumn Sage known for its vivid coral-red flowers and reliable, repeat blooming. It maintains a neat, mounded shape and brings consistent color to sunny beds and containers.

🌼 Why it works

• Long bloom season with repeat flowering
• Handles heat, drought, and poor soils
• Compact, manageable size
• Easy to mix into both native and ornamental plantings

🐦 Wildlife value

A strong nectar source for pollinators, including hummingbirds, throughout the growing season.

Its long bloom period provides consistent floral resources in warm-weather landscapes.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It excels in dry, rocky, or sandy conditions and is ideal for low-water landscapes.

• Xeriscape and low-water gardens
• Sunny beds and borders
• Containers and small garden spaces

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; performs best in rocky or sandy conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Light pruning after bloom cycles encourages fuller growth and continued flowering. Avoid overwatering or heavy soils.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Autumn Sage is highly drought tolerant and performs best in well-drained, low-water conditions.

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