Peek-a-Blue Russian Sage

Peek-a-Blue is a compact Russian sage selection with finely cut silvery-green leaves and lavender-blue flowers. Walters Gardens’ Perennial Resource page identifies the selection as PEEK-A-BLUE® (‘WALPPB’) and lists a mature height of 24–28 inches and spread of 20–28 inches. ## Garden Use Place this shorter selection near the front of a sunny border or in an urban garden where its airy flower stems can rise above lower plants. The breeder page describes flowers from midsummer into early fall and notes that hummingbirds visit the blooms. ## Growing Conditions Provide full sun and well-drained soil; the selection profile lists low to average water needs and broad soil tolerance. North Carolina State Extension’s Russian sage profile likewise recommends full sun, good drainage, and soil that can become occasionally dry. ## Maintenance Remove spent stems if a tidier appearance is desired, then cut the plant back as new growth appears in spring. Avoid persistently wet winter soil. The [Walters Gardens/Proven Winners cultivar profile](https://www.perennialresource.com/variety.php?ID=PERPB) supplies selection-specific size and flowering details; [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-yangii/) provides broader species care.