Can somebody identify this desert flower?

I took this picture a few years ago in Joshua Tree NP in the Mojave desert. It's a close-up as the plant is quite small. Can anyone identify what it is?

 

Just a wild guess Bert, but my guess is Salvia columbariae (Chia)

 

It appears to be close to Salvia columbariae and Phacelia - but it doesn't appear to be either. Here's another view.

 

It might be Salvia dorrii (desert sage)

 

Yes, I believe it is - I found another image (http://jay.timetotrack.com/desert/saged.htm) that looks just like it.

Thanks!!

 

Your welcome.

 

I took that image 5 years ago and have always wondered what it was - I never was able to identify it. I'm going back this April and now that I see that it opens up, I'm hoping to see it in full bloom.

 

It's such a beautiful blue color. Take more photos if you do happen to find it.

 

Wonder if its edible.