"Salvia involucrata " breeds freely with other " Salvia " species, resulting in many hybrids at University of California Botanical Garden that show hybrid vigor.
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"Salvia involucrata " and its cultivars'Bethellii'and'Boutin'have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit .'Bethellii'was introduced in 1881 for its compact habit and large ovoid leaves.