Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Another ID puzzle for you experts (thanks)

Bumble bees were liking these spires in the Rose Garden of Alexandra Park. Anyone know what they are, please? Thanks

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Permalink Reply by VIX on August 1, 2013 at 7:29

Honey Bee?

Permalink Reply by Stephen Middleton on August 1, 2013 at 7:36

Probably either a white-tailed bumbled bee or a buff-tailed bumble bee, but I was actually after the name of the flower....

Permalink Reply by Grant on August 1, 2013 at 9:06

Salvia, I think.

Permalink Reply by Stephen Middleton on August 2, 2013 at 7:16

Went back and checked leaves, indeed I think it is some type of salvia. Thanks a lot, Grant.

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Bevan on August 2, 2013 at 8:15

Definitely a Salvia, poss Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' or S. nemorosa 'Caradona'

Permalink Reply by Stephen Middleton on August 2, 2013 at 10:16

Cardona looks dead right, thanks Jeremy - the stems are dark (Mainacht not dark) and the leaves look the same.

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