Salvia yangii (Russian Sage)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Species | yangii |
| Synonyms | Perovskia atriplicifolia (Name changed to Salvia yangii in 2019) |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Origin | Native to central Asia. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year ™ |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 30 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By softwood or semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows in dry, well-drained soil in full sunlight. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | The A. M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Grey-green, aromatic leaves growing on upright stems. |
| Flower Description | Light blue, tube-like flowers. |
Photographs
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Peek A Blue'