This is violet sage (Salvia x superba). The x in the scientific name means it's a hybrid of two kinds of Salvia.
Link to Salvia x superba:
Violet sage is used quite a lot in landscaping. Look for it as you travel in the Lafayette area.
Here is a link to Salvia x superba 'Merleau' This Salvia at Hort Gardens may or may not be the Merleau cultivar though.
Picture taken May 31, 2009.
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