Salvia yangii Silvery Blue ('Lissvery'PBR) (Pe)
perovskia [Silvery Blue]
A compact,deciduous sub-shrub to 60cm, with silvery stems bearing aromatic, silvery-grey leaves.Airy, branched spikes ofpurple-blue flowers are produced in late summer and autumn
Other common names
Russian sage [Silvery Blue]Synonyms
Salvia yangii 'Lissvery'PBRPerovskia atriplicifolia 'Lissvery'
see morePerovskia Silvery Blue
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5鈥�1 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | Purple Blue | Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Purple Blue | Grey Silver | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in poor but well-drained soils in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 6, cut back hard in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
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