Nettle Leaf Sage (Salvia urticifolia Linnaeus)

 Nettle Leaf Sage (Salvia urticifolia Linnaeus)

While going through the woods (to check on another plant my son and I had hoped was blooming) we discovered this small violet colored wildflower with white streaks. I found some plants similar on the internet but couldn't find exactly what this was. Since May I waited still looking but had other wildflowers and herbs to write about and identify. So I just waited and happy to say I now know what it is. Thanks and credit goes out to Alabama Plant Atlas on Facebook for their help and quick response to my message . They sent me the answer I needed. :) Nettle Leaf Sage is native to the Southeastern United States and In a few states it is considered endangered. It's in the mint family and also bees are attracted to it. I can't find any information at this time as to it being either edible, poisonous or medicinal. If anyone has anymore information I'd love to hear from you. Thank God once again for another lovely discovery right in my own back yard. :)

 Nettle Leaf Sage (Salvia urticifolia Linnaeus)

 Nettle Leaf Sage (Salvia urticifolia Linnaeus)

 Nettle Leaf Sage (Salvia urticifolia Linnaeus)

 Nettle Leaf Sage (Salvia urticifolia Linnaeus)

 Nettle Leaf Sage (Salvia urticifolia Linnaeus)