Salvia sylvestris Violet Riot PP 26273 Marshallia bright watermelon-pink (RHS 66A) flowers

bright watermelon-pink (RHS 66A) flowers

but I do know that the iris by that name is a real stunner

and smell like a terpene-based household cleaner

barring extended droughts

Lepechinia hastata is a great late season garden perennial

Salvia sylvestris Violet Riot PP 26273 Marshallia bright watermelon-pink (RHS 66A) flowers(aka: Salvia x nemorosa 'Violet Riot') Salvia 'Violet Riot' is the latest breeding breakthrough from our friends at Walters Gardens a dramatic improvement over the former industry standard, Salvia 'May Night'. The aromatic basal leaves serve as a nice foil for the 2' tall, branched flower spikes that start in early May (NC) and continue through most of the summer. The flower spikes are adorned with a multitude of small, dark violet purple flowers,