On Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:08:24 +0100, Sacha
wrote:

...on the other hand..... your suggested S.greggii group also reveals some
equally close likenesses. (this is tricky isn't it?....I must learn not to be
so hasty)

Just proved the point!! ;-) I don't know where you live but the National
Collection of Salvias is at Pleasant View Nursery, just outside Newton
Abbot, Devon.
You may just have to be content that you have a lovely plant and it's a
Salvia. ;-)

I am, I am.
I'm in Normandy by the way, (hope that won't disqualify me from receiving
further help!)

Next time I visit Dartmoor, I'll pay a visit to Pleasant View.