Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, Disease resistant, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive

Specifications

Botanical Name

Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'
Height

3 ft
Width

3 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Blue
- Purple
Leaf Color
- Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Fragrant

Yes
Does Not Ship To

AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Give this plant full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered light daily to ensure the strongest stems and brightest blooms. While it can survive in partial shade, lack of sun often causes the stems to stretch, lean, and flop over.
Soil: Excellent drainage is non-negotiable for Russian Sage, so aim for gritty or sandy soil rather than heavy, wet earth. If you are working with heavy clay, plant in a raised bed or mound the soil up to ensure water drains away quickly from the crown.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the first growing season to help the roots establish deep into the ground. Once established, 'Blue Jean Baby' is incredibly drought-tolerant and actually prefers to be kept on the drier side to prevent the stems from becoming weak and floppy.

Pruning Tips

Since this plant blooms on new wood, you should prune it back hard in late winter or very early spring before new growth appears. Cut the stems down to about 6 inches above the ground to encourage a flush of fresh, vigorous growth that will hold the flowers upright.

Fertilizer Needs

Go easy on the nutrients because this plant thrives in lean soils and rarely requires heavy feeding. A single application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring is sufficient; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which force rapid growth that results in weak, flopping stems.

Growing Zones 4-9

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Enjoy airy and graceful blooms on a compact smaller plant! Vigorous in the landscape, Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage (Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby') has gorgeous lavender-blue flowers held in smoky spires!

Rising above a dense mound of fine-textured gray-green foliage that's very fragrant! Sages are sun-loving perennials that survive hot, dry climates and shrug off heat and humidity! Easy to grow throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, these plants are incredibly versatile, adaptable, and low-maintenance!

Planting and Application:

Adding beauty to both commercial and residential areas with ease, you'll be hard-pressed to find another tough plant that looks this good! Add their lacy finery to your Pollinator garden to feed the bees!

Perennial and Cottage gardens gain graceful, airy that are long-lasting blooms. Sunny borders, Rock Gardens and that 'hell strip' along the road are ideal for this easy-going plant! Xeriscaping and Firescaping as well as mass plantings look glorious! Also, those sturdy stems are great cut flowers!

Shorter and compact Russian Sage is great for gardens of all sizes, even containers and planters! Use as edging in gardens or as focal points and fine-textured fillers in patio pots! They handle sun like champs!

Vivid Lavender-Blue Spires
Fantastic Symmetrical Form & Upright Stems!
Sage-Green Fine-Cut Foliage
Sturdy Stems Resist Flopping
Xeric & Fire-Wise Landscaping, Beds & Borders, Containers & Sun Gardens

#ProPlantTips For Care

Full sun Russian Sage tolerates harsh dry conditions with ease! These herbaceous perennials require regular access to water while young plants are establishing, but afterward, they have moderate to low moisture needs. All types of well-drained soil work great for these hardy plants! Drought-tolerant once established, Russian Sage thrives in rocky, sandy, poor soil and urban conditions no problem! Cut all stems down to a few inches each year in late winter or early spring to allow all new growth to form from the base.

Full Sun
Any Well-Drained Soil
Moderate to Low Moisture Once Established
Prune Late Winter
Heat & Humidity Tolerant
Easy Care & Easy to Grow!

Graceful, airy, and tough-as-nails, Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage will be a standout addition to your garden! Call Nature Hills today!

Under $50	$9.99
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Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'

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