Salvia microphylla Hot Lips Dahlia We think this is possibly

We think this is possibly the most beautiful and unique of the bunch

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

lance-shaped foliage

Goldenseal emerges with two pleated green leaves atop an 18" tall stalk

so this may be much hardier that we expected

Salvia microphylla Hot Lips Dahlia We think this is possiblyOutrageously 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