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Russian sage

Salvia yangii 'Blue Spire'

Border plantingBees and butterfliesA rockery

Silver leavesTakes a dry spellLate food for beesFlowers for weeks

Russian sage
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeShrubs
FamilyLamiaceae
Size when mature1 m tall, 0.8 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureDry, Medium
Soilsand, loam, chalk
Soil pH6 to 8
Hardy to-28 degrees
FlowersJuly to September
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthFast
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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