Salvia hierosolymitana
This Salvia is found in Eastern Mediterranean regions, such as Israel and Lebanon. Allegedly a hardy perennial, I have never successfully
over-wintered this plant outside. It just rots! The one year when it did flower was interesting...long flowering stems, with lovely, but
tiny, burgundy-coloured flowers, similar in colour to those of S. viscosa. It tends to flower in early spring, provided late frosts have
not occurred. I have given up with this Salvia, and will hope that others in warmer European climates will have better results than I
have. (Photo by Christian Froissart.)
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