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Anderson, Wynn

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.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Distribution: Southern Arizona east to western Texas and south to northern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes and canyons, often among pi�on 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 Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Salvia henryi in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Salvia henryi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Salvia henryi

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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