Salvia Species, Thistle Sage

The Dave's Garden Weekly Newsletter for September 1, 2014 gives this as their "Plant of the Week", with a striking photo, but without a c...Read Moreurrent source for the plant, and no obvious place to discuss this... A quick search suggests that it may be difficult to track down seeds. I notice that Seedhunt.com sells the seeds. I have not bought this seed from them, but they are an extremely reliable source. My only connection with this company is as a satisfied repeat customer.

I have not grown this plant, information only.

This native Salvia can be found from central California to Baja California....Read More The lavender flowers are held in prickly round clusters near the top of the bare stems. These plants can be anywhere from 4 to 20" tall.