Russian Sage is a bushy, woody based, deciduous perennial. It has white stalks that are decorated with small lavender/blue flowers and fragrant gray/green leaves. Russian Sage is a staple in xeriscaping due to its extended summer blooms and extraordinary hardiness. These blooms attract bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds- making it a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage
Russian Sage is a bushy, woody based, deciduous perennial. It has white stalks that are decorated with small lavender/blue flowers and fragrant gray/green leaves. Russian Sage is a staple in xeriscaping due to its extended summer blooms and extraordinary hardiness. These blooms attract bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds- making it a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape.
| Plant Type | Perennial, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F)Zone 5 (-20° F)Zone 6 (-10° F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Blue, Lavender |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 3-5ft |
| Spread | 2-4ft |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Salt |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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