Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips' - Amethyst Lips Autumn Sage

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Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips' is not your average autumn sage. Known for its captivating, bi-colored amethyst and white blooms, this compact shrub is a living testament to nature's artistry and a magnet for an array of wildlife - including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Intricate in design yet modest in size, reaching up to 2 to 3 feet in both height and width, this sage strikes a fine balance between luxury and pragmatism. Its small, subtly scented, grey-green leaves make a fine backdrop for the photogenic flowers that emerge from late spring through autumn. As a testament to its stoic roots in the semi-deserts of Texas and Mexico, this perennial beauty boasts impressive tolerance to heat, drought, and frost once established and thrives in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. Far from being just a pretty face, the Amethyst Lips Autumn Sage is also deer-resistant, delivering good looks and durability in one fell swoop. Ideal for enhancing hedges, borders, or containers, this salvia brings lasting charm and vivacity to any garden casting.