Scarlet Sage

Scarlet Sage

Scarlet Sage Salvia splendens is a Brazilian plant that is grown in garden borders for its spectacular red blooms. It is in the same genus as Common Sage Salvia officinalis which has gray-green leaves that are used as a herb in cooking. Like other members of the Mint Family, these species have lipped flowers massed on flowering spikes. [CH] {OX}