Salvia yangii - Russian Sage

Perennial | Blue-grey flower spikes | Full sun | Frost hardy

Purple flowering plant with thin, elongated clusters of small purple flowers and green leaves.

Quick Facts

  • Mature size: 120–150cm high x 90–120cm wide

  • Position: Full sun

  • Flowering: Summer to autumn

  • Flower colour: Lavender-blue

  • Foliage: Silvery-grey, aromatic

  • Climate tolerance: Heat tolerant; light frost tolerant

  • Water needs: Low once established

  • Maintenance: Low – prune in late winter

Why You’ll Love It

Russian Sage brings soft, airy lavender-blue spikes and silvery foliage, creating a graceful, long-lasting display in sunny borders. Its drought tolerance, low-maintenance habit, and pollinator-friendly flowers make it an enduring favourite for cottage, naturalistic, and Mediterranean-style gardens.

Planting & Care Tips

  • Full sun, well-drained soil

  • Water sparingly once established

  • Cut back hard in late winter to encourage fresh growth

  • Mulch lightly, keeping crown clear