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Salvia henryi
Salvia henryi A. Gray
Crimson Sage
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SAHE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A slender plant covered with soft gray hairs and bearing bright red, bilaterally symmetrical flowers in pairs at intervals near top of 4-sided stems.
The gray foliage complements the brilliant flowers, making this plant particularly attractive in its arid, sometimes barren habitat.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Distribution: Southern Arizona east to western Texas and south to northern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes and canyons, often among piņon and juniper.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Salvia henryi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Salvia henryi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Salvia henryi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-07Research By: TWC Staff