How To Protect Hotlip Salvia In Winter?

Question

I have several lovely Hot Lip Salvia perennial bushes. How do I protect them and put them to dormancy for the rainy, cold (some freezing) winter in Oregon?

Answer 1

Hotlips salvia is a hardy perennial in your area so you really don't need to take extra precautions. If you are concerned, you can cut the plant back to about a couple inches from the ground after it goes dormant, and cover it with mulch. Remove the mulch in spring when all chances of a frost have passed.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/growing-different-salvia-types.htm
https://hgic.clemson.edu/salvias-beautiful-additions-to-garden-landscapes/