As far as I know, S. macrochlamys is a species from Turkey, with pink/purple flowers. I have never seen it.

You probably mean S. rumicifolia, which is a synonym for S. sagittata.......though some botanists consider this to be a separate species. S. sagittata can appear in various forms and flower colour variations.

I had S. scabiosifolia years ago, it is from eastern Europe, and I recall it being rather weedy, and not very ornamental.

Hope this helps,

Robin.

Thanks Robin. I got a large seed collection for someone a while back, and im still going through it and checking it for correct labelling. Not for them, but to make sure it wasnt a scam. Most are true.

Hmm... I found 2 pictures of S. rumicifolia which look quite different from S. sagittata. Looks like you might have a very interesting plant from Ecuador -- don't lose those seeds! :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16819975@N08/4231084354/

http://www.morley-read.com/flora/lamiaceae/source/salvia_pichicinchesis.html

well.....Very interesting! It looks like these may get the UCR greenhouse germination treatment just to find out what they are?!?!

Brent

i made a deal with the UCRBG head, who just happens to be one of my advisors, to be able to germinate all of the salvia seed from this and many others in a nice and warm temperature controlled greenhouse. Only for a donation of some of my collection. So, i will have them to validate for spring!!!! This will be fun. I cant wait to see what i have.

Brent

Brent:

The possibility of a second Salvia Summit, not necessarily at Cabrillo College, may be picking up steam. I know that the people who ran the first one are working to see if resources are available.

Rich,

Keep me posted on that one. Im interested.

Brent

Here is a picture of salvia macrophylla x sagittata seed(top left), salvia sagittata (top right) and salvia rumicifolia (bottom). Sorry all have blue flowers. Not a new and exciting red form. But it does have slightly shorter internodes.

Brent

Here is a link that might be useful: three pots

I have pictures of the flowers now. (S. rumicifolia) They are a little darker in color. More purple. If anyone wants to see them just email me.

Brent