Russian Sage
Perovskia species. LAMIACEAE (LABIATAE).
Planting and Growing Russian Sage
You’ll find everything you need to know to plant and grow Russian sage in the accompanying table’s tabs:
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- Flowers, foliage, and root structure of Russian sage
- Plant hardiness and growing conditions for Russian sage
- Season of bloom and planting time for Russian sage
- When, how deep, and where to plant Russian sage
- How to plant Russian sage
- Watering, fertilizing, care, and pests or diseases of Russian sage
- Landscape and container uses of Russian sage
- Comments about Russian sage and its features
Growing Russian Sage
About 7 species of erect, branching, spreading, woody-stalked, stoloniferous, deciduous perennial herbs, 3–4 ft. (90–120 cm) tall. Opposite, soft-textured, silver gray, oval, pointed, deeply cut, fine-toothed leaves, 1‑1/2–2‑in. (38–50‑mm) long.
Planting and Care Guide
Blooms
Many tiny, blue, lavender, pink, fragrant flowers, in erect, conical, feathery clusters, 1–4 in. (25–100 mm) long, in late spring–summer.
Best Climates
Hardy. Zones 3–7. Best in cold-winter, hot-summer climates.
Soil Type and Fertility
Moist, well-drained loam. Fertility: Average. 6.5–7.5 pH.
Where and How to Plant
Spring in full sun, 2–3 ft. (60–90 cm) apart.
Proper Care
Easy. Keep moist until established. Very drought tolerant. Fertilize annually in spring. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom. Propagate by cuttings, seed.
About This Plant
Good choice for accents, borders, filler, massed plantings in cottage, meadow, rock gardens. Invasive. Pest and disease resistant.