Salvia, more commonly known as sage it would seem, is the largest genus of plants in the mint family, or Lamiaceae. With approximately 700-900 species, it makes sense that we’d find this little guy at St. Edward’s, given how widespread the species are. The flower color can range from blue to red, the latter of which we see in my iNaturalist observation. This plant can also be characterized as having trichomes, or hairs, growing on the leaves stems and flowers. These hairs help some species reduce water loss, while in others they serve as a mechanism for secreting oils that give the plant it’s distinct smell!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/5433911