Scarlet Sage  

-Inherent characters-
The generic name Salvia is from the Latin word means "to be well". It may grow up to one meter in Brazil where it originates.
-Scientific name-
Salvia coccinea
-Common name-
Scarlet Sage
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Benibana-sarubia,Sarubia-Kokkinea
Family   Labiatae
Origin   Tropical America
Horticultural classification   Annual
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
       





   
What size is it?
Plant height   50〜100cm
Flower diameter    
Inflorescence diameter   15-25cm
Inflorescence length