Russian Sage 2 gal.

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) 

Description:
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia, also known as Salvia yangii) is a striking, drought-tolerant perennial prized for its airy spires of lavender-blue flowers and finely dissected, aromatic silver-gray foliage. Blooming from mid-summer into fall, Russian Sage adds long-lasting color, texture, and fragrance to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and xeriscapes. This easy-care plant is highly resistant to deer and rabbits, thrives in heat and drought, and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its upright, bushy habit makes it perfect for mass plantings, mixed beds, or as an accent in waterwise gardens.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia (syn. Salvia yangii)

• Common Name: Russian Sage

• Type: Woody perennial/subshrub

• Mature Height: 3–5 feet

• Mature Spread: 2–4 feet

• Growth Habit: Upright, airy, bushy

• Foliage: Finely cut, silvery-gray, aromatic leaves

• Flower Color: Lavender-blue to light blue

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall (July–October)

• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy or rocky; drought tolerant once established

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; water sparingly, allow soil to dry between waterings

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9

• Maintenance: Very low; prune back hard in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, disease and pest resistant

• Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

• Uses: Borders, pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, mass plantings, cut flowers, containers

Care Tips:

• Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering and growth.

• Avoid wet, poorly drained areas to prevent root rot.

• Prune stems nearly to the ground in late winter or early spring.

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Divide clumps every few years if needed.

Bring vibrant color, fragrance, and pollinator activity to your sunny garden with the resilient, easy-care Russian Sage-perfect for borders, mass plantings, and waterwise landscapes!