Salvia coccinea
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Salvia coccinea, the blood sage,[1] scarlet sage, Texas sage, or tropical sage,[2] is a herbaceous perennial in the family Lamiaceae that is widespread throughout the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America (Colombia, Peru, and Brazil).[2] 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.[3]
Taxonomy
Its specific epithet, coccinea, means "scarlet-dyed" (Latin), referring to the color of its flowers.[4]
Description
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Cultivation
Salvia coccinea is commonly grown as an annual species. It is cultivated in urban green areas as well as in private gardens around the world. It has a long flowering period, from the start of summer to the end of autumn.[7]Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Cultivated varieties include orange-red, pink, salmon, red, white, and scarlet, as well as bi-colored varieties.[3] The plant can survive winter in USDA Hardiness Zones Zones 8–10.[8]
References
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External links
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- Salvia coccinea in Native Plant Database at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Salvia coccinea information page at University of Florida Extension
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- Salvia
- Plants described in 1777
- Butterfly food plants
- Garden plants of North America
- Flora of Brazil
- Flora of the Caribbean
- Flora of Central America
- Flora of Colombia
- Flora of Florida
- Flora of Mexico
- Flora of Peru
- Flora of Texas
- Flora of the Southeastern United States
- Flora without expected TNC conservation status