Name this perennial?

[2gbmum]

Hardy perennial shrub flowering now. About 3ft tall and is well established. Small green leaves, like mint leaves. Flowers (on this shrub) dark red, small and individual - no bigger than a 5p - and shaped a little like tiny irises but their colour is solid not variegated.

I see it every morning in someone's garden while walking the dog. It flowers for ages and would suit my garden perfectly as this is the time of year I need some colour.

any suggestions gratefully received.

[samuelcat]

Have you ever thought of just knocking on the door and asking. If they dont know you could ask if you can photograph it to show someone at a garden centre.

[2gbmum]

Unfortunately I walk my dog at an ungodly hour so I don't think they'd be happy to receive callers that early! But I have thought about taking my mobile and snapping a pic - just have to remember to take my phone on the walk!

[mazie]

Hi 2gbmum.....is it this one

http://www.rendered.org.uk/hccp/PICS/small/Sal via-microphylla-%27La-Foux.jpg

[2gbmum]

Yes! that's it. Well done mazie. That's brilliant. Many thanks.

[mazie]

Hi Glad to help. here's the name of it. I have it my garden.

Salvia greggii 'Raspberry Royale'

I call it raspberry sage

[mazie]

Oh i see that gives a different name, same thing really just the colour of the flower varies a little. hope you find one...

[2gbmum]

Me too! It's just what my garden needs this time of year. I will seek it out. Thanks again.

[mazie]

If you are struggling to find it...just let me know and I'll send you a plant...Have a good weekend x