Salvia yangii 'WALPPB' (Peek-a-Blue Russian Sage)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Species | yangii |
Cultivar | 'WALPPB' |
Synonyms | Perovskia atriplicifolia (Name changed to Salvia yangii in 2019) |
Registered Name | Peek-a-Blue® |
Patent Number | PPAF |
Category | Perennials |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
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 | 60 - 75 cm |
Spread | 45 - 75 cm |
Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Grows in dry, well-drained soil in full sunlight. |
Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description | Light blue, tube-like flowers. |