683 observations
Mexican fuchsia sage
Salvia iodantha
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Salvia
About
Salvia iodantha is a herbaceous perennial native to the mountains of central Mexico, growing between 2,600-10,500 ft elevation. It was described by Merritt Lyndon Fernald in 1900 and began appearing in horticulture in the 1980s.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican fuchsia sage is Salvia iodantha.
- Mexican fuchsia sage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mexican fuchsia sage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mexican fuchsia sage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Mexican fuchsia sage belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Mexican fuchsia sage belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- Mexican fuchsia sage belongs to the genus Salvia.