Salvia yangii 'Denim 'n Lace' (Denim 'n Lace Perovskia, Denim 'n Lace Russian Sage)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusSalvia
Speciesyangii
Cultivar'Denim 'n Lace'
SynonymsPerovskia atriplicifolia (Name changed to Salvia yangii in 2019)
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3 - 10
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35
Temperature (°F)-30
Height75 cm
Spread75 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and quite busy and full.
LandscapeAs a massing plant in dry gardens, combine with Echinacea, Hemerocallis, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Buddleia and other sun loving plants.
CultivationPlant in full sun in dry soils, but water to establish. In northern climates prune in spring after bud break.
PestsNone of note.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey stems.
Leaf DescriptionGrey, deeply dissected leaves.
Flower DescriptionMasses of small, blue flowers held on slender spikes.

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