Thanks Lin, that is Sallyfun Blue Salvia --- got it at Lowe's & the butterflies & hummers simply can't get enough of it!!!! It's stood up well to the heat & sun too.
Salvia (Salvia farinacea Sallyfunâ„¢ Blue)
Pretty red banded hairstreak.
Thanks Dave. Sometimes I can be pretty stubborn.
Ooooo Melanie -- good catch with the Cassius blue!