Salvia yangii 'WALPPB' (Peek-a-Blue Russian Sage)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia
Speciesyangii
Cultivar'WALPPB'
SynonymsPerovskia atriplicifolia (Name changed to Salvia yangii in 2019)
Registered NamePeek-a-Blue®
Patent NumberPPAF
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 30
Height60 - 75 cm
Spread45 - 75 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

CultivationGrows in dry, well-drained soil in full sunlight.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionLight blue, tube-like flowers.

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