Starter plant of Salvia involucrata Rosebud sage or Rose leaf safe is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mexican states of Puebla, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz, growing in shady places such as the edge of forests.Deep rose pink, fuzzy tubular flowers are produced in spikes atop the tall stems of this vigorous and free flowering hummingbird magnet! RosebudSage is a vigorous and hardy Salvia that begins flowering in early summer and continues into fall on a plant that can easily reach 6′. USDA Cold Hardiness zones 7B-8, the Rosebud Sage should be provided with a breathable winter mulch such as pine straw.