Quick Facts

• Mature size: Approx. 800mm high x 800mm wide

• Position: Full sun

• Foliage: Fine, silver-grey aromatic foliage with an open, airy habit

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Flower colour: Soft blue to lavender flowers

• Climate tolerance: Heat, drought, and frost tolerant

• Water needs: Low; very drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love it

Salvia yangii ‘Blue Steel’ is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial valued for its soft silver foliage and relaxed, airy form. The pale blue flowers appear through the warmer months, adding a gentle haze of colour and attracting pollinators. Its open habit brings movement and lightness to plantings, making it ideal for naturalistic, Mediterranean, and dry garden designs. Reliable and low-maintenance, it performs well in hot, exposed positions and pairs easily with grasses and other sun-loving perennials.

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best form and flowering

• Requires well-drained soil; avoid heavy or wet conditions

• Water during establishment, then only occasionally

• Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth

• Avoid overwatering to maintain compact, healthy plants