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Common name: Cardinal Sage, Moroklei (Manipuri)
Botanical name: Salvia fulgen Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Salvia is one of the largest genera of plants, with roughly 900 species.
Cardinal sage is a half hardy perennial, producing spikes of glowing red
flowers each with the lower lip covered in velvet-like hairs
Erect, arching growth to 6' or more, with soft dark green leaves.
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