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Russian Sage

Aromatic flowers and foliage, upright form. Striking as a filler for the garden or bouquet. Attractive complement to pink, yellow and purple flowers; try it with daylilies, garden phlox or balloon flowers. Drought tolerant. Cut back to 4-6" in spring.

Companion Plants

Maiden Grass

Salvia

Tickseed

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Russian Sage

  • Botanical name

    Perovskia atriplicifolia

  • Variety

    Longin

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    36-48" (91-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Pamela F.'s collection
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