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Salvia yangii


Russian Sage




Origin:  Native to central Asia. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year ™
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Salvia
Species
yangii
Category
Perennials, Woody
Synonyms
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Name changed to Salvia yangii in 2019)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 30
Height
1 - 1.5 m
Spread
0.5 - 1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
Cultivation
Grows in dry, well-drained soil in full sunlight.
Growth
Medium
Pests
No serious insect or disease problems.
Leaf Description
Grey-green, aromatic leaves growing on upright stems.
Flower Description
Light blue, tube-like flowers.
Notable Specimens
The A. M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
By softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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