This shrub to perennial has upright stems that form a bushy rounded habit. It has small rounded mid-green leaves and the crimson to pink or purple lipped tube-shaped flowers appear terminally above the foliage from late summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Salvia microphylla is naturally found from Arizona to Mexico growing in rocky slopes and grasslands on very well drained, moderately fertile light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Cherry Sage is grown for its flowers and compact habit. It is planted in small to medium size gardens or rockeries as a low border. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 1 to 2 years. It may be grown in containers adding excellent colour and foliage contrast to the garden. ID 1269

Salvia(SAL-vee-uh) microphylla(mil-rô-FIL-la)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family