Russian sage

Salvia yangii

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Aromatic subshrub with silvery foliage and long bluish inflorescences, highly attractive to bees in summer. Drought-resistant, it is useful in sunny, dry borders of a food forest. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees Russian sage grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Subshrub up to 1.2 m
Mature diameter: 1 m
Soils: Sandy, Limestone, Loam
Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May
June
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The flowers are edible and used as a garnish, whilst the aromatic leaves are occasionally prepared in traditional infusions.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.