Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'

A hardy, compact Russian Sage, Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby' (formerly classified as Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a great choice for anyone whose garden is too small for the original. Stems of silver-green foliage with small purple flowers erupt in a lilac haze in midsummer and the color lasts until fall. An exceptionally long-blooming perennial, plants are vigorous and hardy, ignoring heat, drought, and pests, while always looking fresh. PP 29,281

The genus Salvia is part of the Mint family, and plant leaves emit a strong scent when crushed. Salvias are especially valuable where summers are hot and dry, for they ignore heat and go steadily about the business of making flowers. Pollinators and hummingbirds love the spikes of densely packed flowers which come in a range of colors. 1 pint pots.

For more information on growing and care of Salvia yangii, click Growing Guide.