Salvia tiliifolia

Widespread throughout Mexico, Central and Southern America, this species has blue flowers, which are some of the smallest of the genus. This is perhaps a plant for collectors only, as it is rather weedy. Growth is 3ft. x 3ft. Close inspection will show a plant which is quite attractive. The combination of lime-green leaves, black stems, and black calyces from which the tiny flowers can just be seen might appeal to some people. The plant is annual, and can seed itself around a large area, rather like a similar species, S. misella.