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Russian Sage
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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
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Balloon Flower
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Daylily
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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