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