Flashy, fragrant, and absolutely irresistible to hummingbirds, Salvia ‘Amethyst Lips’ is a colorful shrubby sage with two-lipped flowers in vivid wine-red and white. Part of the popular Lips series, this salvia sends blooms in opposite pairs along straight stems, creating a lively display that keeps pollinators returning again and again.

Also known as Amethyst Lips Sage, this long-blooming perennial shrub is excellent for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings, containers, and low-water landscapes. Its bright flowers pair beautifully with yarrow, lavender, ornamental grasses, roses, catmint, and silver foliage, bringing both color and motion to mixed beds. The aromatic foliage adds another layer of classic salvia charm.

Plant Salvia ‘Amethyst Lips’ in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate water while establishing. Once settled, it is easy, drought tolerant, deer resistant, and bloom-happy. Trim lightly to encourage fresh growth and a fuller shape. Explore more hummingbird-friendly favorites in our Salvia - Sage collection.