Mexico. Long, erect spikes of large bright red flowers appear all summer and fall on this hardy perennial Mexican sage. Spreads a bit at the root, and is deciduous in winter. Very showy. Z8

Originally discovered in Mexico by collectors from Yucca Do Nursery. Grows to 3 feet tall with light-green, triangular leaves. Large red flowers are a hummingbird magnet. Blooms mid-summer until frost. Hardy to 15°-20°F.

uses: medicinal (gyógynövény)