The name placard read “Russian Sage”

At the botanical garden this plant looked for all the world like Mexican Bush Sage. I guess once a sage, always a sage, whatever country you are from. 😊

[Sarah Bremner]

That's so beautiful. Lovely colour combination.

[Nicole Campbell]

Very pretty image Lou Ann, I like your composition

[Babs]

so pretty, what a gorgeous colour.

[Louise & Ken]

Just beautiful, and oh how the butterflies and hummers would love it!!!

[Diana]

Beautiful shot and wonderful colours.

[Bep]

Very pretty

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful shot and great pov and I love the colors.

[Beryl Lloyd]

So pretty - love the purple -blue against the green - Great pov and composition ! fav

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I think most countries have a native sage :)

[Peter]

Very pretty Lou Ann beautifully composed and captured :)

[Denise Wood]

Lovely. We have it here too :)

[PhotoCrazy]

Beautiful color, pic! fav

[Islandgirl]

Gorgeous light on the sage bush!

[Carole Sandford]

So pretty!

[KWind]

Fabulous light, colour and textures.

[Karly]

So beautiful and I love their long arms reaching to the sun!

[Danette Thompson]

Beautiful light and colors.

[Valerie Chesney]

So beautiful

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Lou Ann]

@sarah19 @nicolecampbell @onewing @Weezilou @ludwigsdiana @gijsje @mittens @beryl @koalagardens @pcoulson @gilbertwood @photographycrazy @radiogirl @carole_sandford @kwind @365karly1 @danette @happysnaps @joansmor thank you so much for your wonderful comments and faves. This landed on the PP and TP late last evening, thank you!