Salvia microphylla Hot Lips Achimenes but removing the foliage that

but removing the foliage that time of year has no effect of the plant

In mid-May (NC)

eventually creating a stack of porcupine-like balls

This vigorous Hosta plantaginea hybrid makes a stunning

Each 5' wide clump stands upright

Salvia microphylla Hot Lips Achimenes but removing the foliage thatOutrageously 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