White Flower Farm
Salvia yangii
Salvia yangii, or Russian Sage, is a semi-woody perennial forming a shrub-like presence with an airy haze of blue flowers. Its silvery gray foliage is pungently aromatic, offering a striking visual contrast. This plant thrives in heat and drought, resisting pests for low-maintenance appeal. Blooming from July through September, it attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. For optimal care, prune stems back in early spring, leaving them standing over winter for visual interest. It's a vigorous, hardy, and long-blooming addition to any garden.
$17.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2498
/ 2688
#2498 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Long Bloom Period and Aromatic Foliage
- Deer and Pest Resistant
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Spreading and Size
- Intolerance of Heavy, Wet Soil
- Slow to Establish
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Spread
4 feet
Bloom Time
July through September
Hardiness Zones
USDA 5 to 9
Water Needs
Low
Foliage Color
Silvery gray
Flower Color
Blue
Plant Type
Perennial Shrub
Features
- Airy blue flower haze
- Pungently aromatic silvery foliage
- Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
- Vigorous, hardy, and pest-resistant
- Long bloom period: July-September
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
- Low maintenance
- Spreading plant form
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Salvia yangii for its exceptional hardiness and long-lasting lavender blue blooms that attract pollinators. Gardeners value its resilience in hot, dry settings, making it a low maintenance, high impact addition to sunny areas. Plants consistently arrive healthy due to reliable shipping. The primary point of tension revolves around value perception. While the quality is trusted, some buyers feel the initial small size of the starter plants does not immediately justify the premium price compared to local options. Ultimately, most agree the plants quickly establish and deliver the expected premium performance, viewing the purchase as a worthwhile investment in a reliable garden staple.
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