Salvia melissodora (Grape-scented Sage)

Salvia melissodora (Grape-scented Sage)

Wonderful grape-scented flowers might be good for butterflies. Leaves used by the Tarahumara indians for fever. Not hardy, but reseeds.

Zone 9, Sun, Mesic, 4', blue, spring-fall, native to Mexico.

Chapel Hill, NC 12/10/01

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