Russian Sage
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Salvia yangii
Salvia yangii, previously known as Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly called Russian sage, is a woody-based perennial of the mint family that typically grows 2-4' tall and features finely-dissected, aromatic (when crushed), gray-green leaves on stiff, upright, square stems and whorls of two-lipped, tubular, light blue flowers tiered in branched, terminal panicles. They had a long summer bloom and won the Perennial Plant Association Plant (1995).
They grow best, on average, in dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Sharp soil drainage is essential, and wet, poorly drained soils should be avoided. Plants have good drought tolerance; the best flowering occurs in full-sun locations. Stems are more likely to flop if plants are grown in part shade. Cut back plants almost to the ground in late winter to early spring as soon as new growth appears.
Height: 3’-5'Spread 2’-4'
Bloom: July-October
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Moderate
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: the Himalayas, western China
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
