Salvia 'Desperado' - Desperado Sage (Plant) gloves introduced in 1975 by Saratoga

introduced in 1975 by Saratoga Horticultural Foundation

Plant Characteristics Family Name Polygonaceae Species Name Eriogonum arborescens Common Name Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

well drained soil

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Penstemon spectabilis (Showy Penstemon)

Salvia 'Desperado' - Desperado Sage (Plant) gloves introduced in 1975 by SaratogaA showy hybrid of white sage and purple sage. Large lavender flowers on long stems and white foliage. Cut back every year after flowering to keep a neater appearance and control the size of this very large sage. Plant Characteristics Family Name Lamiaceae Species Name Salvia 'Desperado' Common Name Desperado Sage Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,