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Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Also known as Perovskia

Russian sage forms airy, haze-like clouds of lavender-blue blossoms atop silvery white stems throughout late summer and autumn. Native to the rocky steppes and gravelly riverbeds of Central Asia, its deeply lobed gray-green foliage releases a pungent, herbal fragrance when brushed or bruised. The nectar-rich flowers serve as a vital late-season food source for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

AromaticFloweringDrought-Tolerant
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Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
  • Spider mites
  • Aphids
ThreatsHabitat loss in native range, overwatering in cultivation
HabitatsArid steppes, gravelly riverbeds, rocky slopes, cultivated gardens
Life span10–20 years
Classification
  1. OrderLamiales
  2. FamilyLamiaceae
  3. GenusSalvia
  4. SpeciesSalvia yangii
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Gardening: Plant in full sun and well-draining soil to prevent root rot.
  • Observation: Gently brush or rub the leaves to release their sage-like scent.
  • Pruning: Cut back stems to low woody growth in early spring to encourage dense foliage.
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