Which red Salvia is this?
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Can anyone confirm which Salvia this is? Got home from an out-of-town nursery several years ago without a tag, but thought it was Salvia elegans. Though not so sure looking at the leaves and flowers.... possibly S. darcyi or other? It does have a strong odor, but doesn't really remind me of pineapple.
Am hoping to confirm ID now mainly because I'm getting ready to move it.
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4 years ago
annieinaustin
4 years agoNot a great photo, but here is Salvia darcyi in a friend's garden some years ago, growing near her pond. The leaves do look similar, it was taller than S. greggii and it sure did have a strong smell. This plant was nicknamed "Stinky Sage" by the person who gave it to her.
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