Russian Sage, Blue Steel

Russian Sage ‘Blue Steel’ 

Salvia yangii (previously  known as Perovskia atriplicifolia) ‘Blue Steel’ 

Height: 12-36" 
Spread: 12-36" 
Zone: 4-9 
Exposure: Full sun 
Bloom Time/Color: Jul-Oct; purple  
Uses: Specimen, Border, Rock garden, Xeriscaping, Massing 
Maintenance: Low 
Other: Fast growth, Long blooming, Cut flower, Fragrant  

‘Blue Steel’ Russian sage is an herbaceous woody perennial that’s easy to grow and virtually maintenance free once established. The attractive tubular flowers, which bloom over an exceptionally long time, are a favorite of hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Native to central Asia, this mint relative has silvery-green leaves that exude a pungent scent when crushed. 

**Photo courtesy of Monrovia, Doreen Wynja**