Colquhounia coccinea

Colquhounia coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as scarlet-flowered colquhounia^[1] or Himalayan mint shrub.^[2] It is native to China, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, India and Thailand.^[3] It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and broad, with aromatic leaves which are felted underneath (tomentose). Spikes of red or deep orange flowers, with yellow interiors,^[2] appear in late summer.^[1] Its native habitats include slopes, stony grassy hillsides, thickets, and river valleys.^[2]

Colquhounia coccinea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Colquhounia
Species:	C. coccinea
Binomial name
Colquhounia coccinea Wall.

It is not entirely hardy (RHS H4),^[4] and requires a sheltered position in full sun, with protection from winter wet.^[1]

The Latin specific epithet coccinea refers to the red colour of the flowers.^[5]

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