Mountain Sage 'Orange Door' (Salvia microphylla 'Orange Door')

Overview

Salvia microphylla 'Orange Door' is a vibrant hybrid mountain sage (Baby Sage, Small-leaved Sage) with bright orange-red flowers. It forms a bushy, rounded shrub with small, aromatic, glossy green leaves. Blooms from spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: microphylla
• Cultivar: 'Orange Door'
• Synonym: Salvia grahamii

Garden Use

Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide. Evergreen in mild winters. Excellent for borders, containers, and hummingbird gardens. Light pruning maintains shape.