Tropical Sage

Salvia coccinea

"Salvia coccinea" is a herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae family that is widespread throughout the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. At one time Brazil was considered to be where it originated, but its diploid chromosome count now points to Mexico as its place of origin.
Commonly referred to as:Red Salvia "Salvia coccinea" or Salvia greggii. ? Salvia coccinea,Salvia greggii,Texas sage

Appearance

The plant reaches 2 to 4 ft in height, with many branches, and a spread of about 2.5 ft. The hairy leaves, scalloped on the edges, are pea green, varying in size, all the way up to 3 in long and 2 in wide. Flower color and size is quite variable. The naturalized variety is typically tubular, bright red, about 1.25 in long. Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia
SpeciesS. coccinea