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Russian Sage
Striking combination of aromatic flowers and foliage provides an airy filler for the garden or bouquet. Beautiful with daylilies, garden phlox or balloon flowers. Drought tolerant. Cut back to 4-6" in spring. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Companion Plants
Balloon Flower
Daylily
Phlox
Plant Details
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Common name
Russian Sage
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Botanical name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
36-48" (91-122 cm)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Purple
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Divide every 3 to 5 years
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Marie M.'s collection
- Penelope C.'s collection
- Shelly W.'s collection