There are pictures of both in Robin's salvia gallery, the first from the Mideast, the second from N. Africa.

There are sooooo many species, then the hybrids, that I can't imagine ever growing even a significant fraction of them all. I want to try S. starlight next, the hybrid between S. apiana and mellifera

How exciting, Heathen! Where did you get those Salvias, btw? I need some more excitement in my life. :)

I bought the 'Starlight' for my mom a few years back, Dicot. But I haven't been able to find it since to get one for myself! Very beautiful and EASY. And the scent is so wonderful!

Brenda

I have a friend who I volunteer for who does charity plant sales... he's connected and gets some COOL plants. :o)

Brenda, Suncrest Nurseries, a wholesale grower, grows S. Starlight. Check with you local nurseries to see if they carry Suncrest's plants. If they do, they may be able to special order it for you.
If you're ever in the San Jose Area, we have a couple of gallons at the nursery (Payless...NOT connected with the drugstore chain!)

Also, check Las Pilitas website. They may have it.

wanda

Thanks for the tips, ladies! And Heathen, is he the one mentioned on sacramentogardening.com as the upcoming April 7th sale behind The Gifted Gardener? If so, I may have to change my plans for this weekend...especially if Salvias are involved. :D

It doesn't look like Las Pilitas has it, Wanda, but there are several nurseries in the greater Sac area which carry their plants. Keeping my fingers crossed. :)

Brenda

yes, that's him! Bob Hamm! :) He won't let me volunteer since he's moved. :o( But you might see me at the plant sales, he'll let me volunteer there.... and I get plants at a discount! Most of my garden is from him. :D You generally can't miss me... you see some tattoos... that's me! I am generally known as Robyn in my alternate reality.