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Bilateral Symmetry - Mint Family

     

Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint family
Coral Sage (Autumn Sage, Red Texas Sage) Salvia greggii
Flowers about 3/4" long that are common in red, pink, and white with a variety of yellows available. Plant is an evergreen woody bush that grows to about 2 feet tall. Cultivation has made a variety of leaf shapes.
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, May 2004
(Purchased - Native of Texas but not of Taylor County)

Similar Species

Blood Sage Salvia coccinea

Similar to Coral Sage except form is a spike instead of a bush. Flower color red, pink, and white.

(Native of east Texas)