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(Red Veined Sage) In 1827, John Wilkes referred to Salvia haematodes as "Bloody Sage" in his Encyclopaedia Londinensis, Volume 22. This might seem mysterious when first viewing the sage's upright yet somewhat relaxed spikes of whorled, violet-colored flowers.
Common terms in this search: red veined sage john wilkes referred haematodes bloody his encyclopaedia londinensis volume might seem mysterious when first viewing sage's upright yet somewhat relaxed spikes whorled violet-colored flowers however whether called species gets its common names from veins underside basal foliage large leaves blue-green shaped like spear tips petite long-blooming has fragrant grows well full sun partial shade good solution damp