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Russian Sage

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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Russian Sage is a drought-tolerant shrub with airy foliage and delicate lavender-blue flowers that bloom from mid-summer through fall. It's excellent for adding height and texture to sunny borders and requires minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
upright, airy
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Lamiaceae

Native Range

Central Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with