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Which Salvia species is known as Brazilian scarlet sage?
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The lilac-pink flowers of the water mint attract butterflies and beetles.
The Salvia species known as Brazilian scarlet sage is Salvia splendens. It is a popular garden annual native to Brazil, widely cultivated for its striking, long racemes of scarlet flowers that contrast with its dark green, oval-shaped leaves.12