Salvia yangii 'Denim 'n Lace' (Denim 'n Lace Perovskia, Denim 'n Lace Russian Sage)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Species | yangii |
Cultivar | 'Denim 'n Lace' |
Synonyms | Perovskia atriplicifolia (Name changed to Salvia yangii in 2019) |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 - 10 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -35 |
Temperature (°F) | -30 |
Height | 75 cm |
Spread | 75 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright and quite busy and full. |
Landscape | As a massing plant in dry gardens, combine with Echinacea, Hemerocallis, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Buddleia and other sun loving plants. |
Cultivation | Plant in full sun in dry soils, but water to establish. In northern climates prune in spring after bud break. |
Pests | None of note. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Grey stems. |
Leaf Description | Grey, deeply dissected leaves. |
Flower Description | Masses of small, blue flowers held on slender spikes. |