Salvia texana (Scheele) Torr.

Nomenclature

Salvia texana (Scheele) Torr., commonly known as Texas sage, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.

Distribution

It is native to North America, where it occurs in northern Mexico, and the U.S. states of Texas and New Mexico.

Habitat

Its natural habitat consists of dry areas with limestone soil, including prairies and regions over rock outcrops.

Growth Form and Size

It is an herbaceous perennial that grows 1 to 1.5 feet (0.30 to 0.46 meters) tall.

Leaf Morphology

It has hairy lanceolate-oblanceolate leaves.

Flower Color

The flowers are purple-blue.

Similar Species Distinction

In appearance, it resembles Salvia engelmannii, but differs by having a longer bloom period, smaller and darker flowers, and unopened green buds at the top of the plant.