Salvia 'Desperado'
This Californian hybrid was seen in flower in mid-September. I believe it originated at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical
Garden, in California. Also called 'White Sage', which suggests that Salvia apiana is one of the parents. The pale lilac
flowers blend well with the light grey foliage. Unfortunately, this Salvia would be unlikely to perform well in the British
climate, though good conditions have been artificially created at the Eden Project, where a healthy, flowering specimen
could be possible.
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