Salvia involucrata - Roseleaf sage

Approximately 900 species of Salvia range around the world. Besides the use of several species as garden ornamentals, some are used as spices, foods, and aromatic oils. Roseleaf sage is native to Mexico. This is a large plant with with bright pink flower spikes mostly in late summer and fall. It is evergreen but may have foliage damage with winter temperatures in the low 20's F.