Colquhounia coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as scarlet-flowered colquhounia or Himalayan mint shrub. It is native to China, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, India and Thailand. It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub growing to tall and broad, with aromatic leaves which are felted underneath (tomentose). Spikes of red or deep orange flowers, with yellow interiors,[1] appear in late summer.[2] Its native habitats include slopes, stony grassy hillsides, thickets, and river valleys.
It is not entirely hardy (RHS H4),[3] and requires a sheltered position in full sun, with protection from winter wet.[2]
The Latin specific epithet coccinea refers to the red colour of the flowers.[4]