I Googled lavender and salvia, and you’re right–although the flowers are very similar, the leaves are very different. Lavender leaves are very narrow, almost needle-like. The picture is from a trip to ASU Research Park last May, and I don’t remember smelling any lavender fragrance, so I believe you’re right, Suze.
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Those flowers are lavendar plants. Beautiful!
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Really?! How did I not know that?! You are my go-to person for plant and flower identification. Thanks!
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Purple is always a majestic color for FOTD 😀 😀
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Those are salvia; lavender has different leaves. And they smell quite differently.
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I Googled lavender and salvia, and you’re right–although the flowers are very similar, the leaves are very different. Lavender leaves are very narrow, almost needle-like. The picture is from a trip to ASU Research Park last May, and I don’t remember smelling any lavender fragrance, so I believe you’re right, Suze.
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