Kingdom Plantae Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Salvia dombeyi | Order Lamiales Genus Salvia Rank Species | |
Similar Salvia gesneriflora, Salvia algeriensis, Salvia sagittata, Salvia funerea, Salvia albo‑caerulea | ||
Salvia dombeyi is a tender perennial found at approximately 3000 m elevation in Peru, and is popular with gardeners in Bolivia and Peru. In cultivation, and with proper support, this vining sage can climb from 3-6 m. The heart-shaped dark green leaves have a long petiole with short hairs. The flowers are among the largest salvia flowers, typically at least 8 cm long—with a 4 cm currant-red calyx and a 9 cm scarlet corolla.
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