Fallax is one of the 2m evergreen Mexican shrubs of robust growth with pretty pale blue flowers late winter onwards. Its name might be more correctly roscida. It doesn’t like much frost so not a good choice for very cold … Continue reading →

Don’t let the spelling of this plant put you off as it is one of the most useful salvias. It comes in a variety of spellings but I settled on this one as being the most popular. For pronunciation I … Continue reading →

The first picture is the species.   The second picture is fruticosa ‘Greek Skies’ but it may not actually be fruticosa which is what it is generally known as in Australia.  The leaves are much more officinalis looking. This is pronounced … Continue reading →