Salvia microphylla Hot Lips Dahlia Each leaf is surrounded by

Each leaf is surrounded by a striking border of white from the leaf tip down to the mid-way point

the easy-to-grow clumps are topped with frilly white flowers held above the foliage

so this may be much hardier that we expected

The blue-lavender flower spikes really show up when planted in front of something with brighter foliage

particularly effective when used in drifts

Salvia microphylla Hot Lips Dahlia Each leaf is surrounded byOutrageously cool! This wild selection of the Mexican Salvia microphylla was introduced by Richard Turner of California after the plant was shared with him by his maid, who brought it from her home in Mexico. The fast growing, 30" tall x 6' wide clump is adorned with stunning bicolor flowers with red tips and white lips attractive to hummingbirds. When the nights warm in summer, the new flowers are all red with an occasional solid white one. As fall