Salvia yangii 'Rocketman' (Rocketman Russian Sage)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Species | yangii |
| Cultivar | 'Rocketman' |
| Synonyms | Perovskia atriplicifolia (Name changed to Salvia yangii in 2019) |
| Patent Number | PPAF |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Bred by Walters Gardens, Inc., introduced in 2014. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 90 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A notably stiff and somewhat shorter Russian sage, with aromatic silvery leaves and fluffy, lavender blue flowers from midsummer into autumn. |
| Shape | Upright shape. |
| Landscape | Wonderful container or garden plan. |
| Propagation | Propagate through softwood cuttings in late spring. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in in a perfectly drained soil. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stiff, upright stems. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are silvery green and aromatic. |
| Flower Description | Large, fluffy, lavender blue flowers. |