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Red Sage
or Tropical Sage
(Salvia coccinea)
photo: Sandra Groeneveld
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Mint
family.
Blooms in late spring, summer and fall.
A perennial
herb that grows from 2 to 4 feet with square stems and opposite
triangular leaves. It reseeds annually and bears striking,
rich red, tubular flowers that are about an inch long. These
showy flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Native to
southeastern U.S. including
the state of Florida. |