Salvia X 'Desert Pastel' Lamiaceae Betsy Clebsch, La Honda Salvia X 'Desert Pastel' Lamiaceae Betsy Clebsch, La Honda Previously introduced as Salvia macelaria, this small shrub is now considered a natural hybrid selection from Mexico. This delicate shrub to 2' has apricot-orange flowers on upright stems and blooms periodically throughout the warm months. When grown from seed the color of the flowers is variable, probably because of its hybrid nature. Photo by Jill Salmon