This plant has bright red flowers that somewhat resemble thin peppers. The cedar sage also has hairy, heart-shaped leaves. They grow in shady areas, usually in dry soil that has been fertilized by juniper tree leaves.
The cedar sage is a highly resilient plant, which makes it perfect for Texas gardens, though it is also found in some parts of Mexico. During the winter or long periods of drought, the cedar sage will go dormant and turn into a dead-looking brown color. However, this plant is revived by relatively low levels of water.
The cedar sage has fragrant flowers, which attract hummingbirds and butterflies. However, these critters aren’t the only ones to feed on these flowers: cedar sage flowers are edible to humans and are known to taste sweet!
Reference:
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=saro3
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