plant id

Saw a couple of neat drought resistant type plants in a large business 
curb-strip planted by an obvious plant person-it was very unique.  Took a couple 
bits to Portland Nursery with no luck in getting the name of the plants.  Thought 
maybe someone here could ID by description only.  

Mounding , spreading 10-12" tall, alternate leaves soft, grayish, ferny, 
smelled like carrot!, with small buttery white flowers similar to potentilla but 
with fewer stamens standing a couple inches above the foliage. Flowers in small 
groups on one stem, I believe.  Very neat appearance.
The entire planting was done with the idea of little water, if that helps. 
The other was a Salvia greggii with black stems, very narrow leaves and dark 
violet blooms.  Looking for the variety name.

Thanks much!
SP
Milwaukie, OR

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