Salvia yangii 'Liittle Spire'
Common Name(s):
Russian sage
Compact Russian sage
Synonym:
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
Salvia 'Little Spire'
Flower:
Purple
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Oct
Tubular two-lipped flowers in panicles
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Lamiaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Leaves finely dissected, fragrant
Fall Color?
YES
Flowers into October
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Asia
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
1.5-2'
Spread:
1.5-2'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Mountains, forest edges
Soil:
Poor soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
1 inch layer of compost or a slow-release balanced fertilizer
Mulch:
Thin layer of compost or gravel or stones
Full sun, excellent drainage, water only when dry, cut back 6-12" in early spring
Long Term:
Winter:
Cut back late winter when first growth appears
Spring:
Cut back to 6-12" above ground, give full sun, well-drained soil
Summer:
Full sun, medium moisture, lightly prune
Fall:
Drastically reduce watering, leave stems intact, mulch
General Care Comments:
Don't over water
Common Problems
Under certain conditions can become invasive
Diseases:
None
Insects:
None
Environmental Problems:
None
Pests:
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