Salvia involucrata, commonly known as Roseleaf Sage, is a perennial herb native to cloud forests and pine-oak woodlands in Mexico. It can reach a height of 3-5 feet and a width of 2-3 feet. This plant is characterized by its square stems, large ovate leaves with a textured surface, and striking reddish, beetroot-colored flowers and bracts that bloom in late summer to fall. The flowers are tubular and arranged in whorls, providing a showy display that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Roseleaf Sage is valued for its ornamental flowers, which add vibrant color to garden borders and beds. It is also used in pollinator gardens due to its attractiveness to wildlife. In cultivation, Roseleaf Sage requires good drainage, humus-enriched soil, and deep watering once a week. It tolerates partial sun but thrives in full sun, where it produces the most abundant blooms. While it is frost-tender, it can resprout from the base after light freezes. Pruning in early spring encourages bushier growth and more flowers. Propagation is typically done by division or cuttings, which can be rooted in late summer or early autumn. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread if conditions are ideal, and it may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0