Salvia yangii
perennialZones 4–9deer resistantAiry, lavender-blue flower spikes on silvery-white stems create a hazy, cloud-like effect from midsummer to fall. Extremely drought tolerant and deer proof.
Cut all stems to 6-12 inches from the ground in spring. New growth emerges from the woody base.
Russian sage is remarkably self-sufficient once established. Do not fertilize or overwater.
Silver-white stems are attractive in the winter garden. Do not cut back until spring.
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