Salvia 'Christine Yeo'
Common name(s): n/a
Description: perennial; thought to be a cross between S. microphylla and S. chamaedryoides that originated in the garden of horticulture writer, Christine Yeo. At the time of introduction, mid purple flowers on an S. microphylla hybrid were quite uncommon. Aromatic green leaves and purple flower spikes from summer until the first frost. Vigorous and long-blooming.
Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Position: full sun and well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental, to attract hummingbirds
Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below
Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought
Care: prune to 6 inches above the ground in spring (after all danger of last frost) to rejuvenate foliage. Adding a 1-2 inch layer of gravel around the base increases survivability and prevents crown rot. Cutting back spent blooms in summer will encourage more blooming but is not necessary. No fertilizer.
