Russian Sage is a hardy perennial grown in zones 4-9. It produces beautiful blue flowers and can grow up to 4 feet tall. Perfect for any garden!
Russian Sage Perennial
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial plant that is known for its long, airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. It is a drought-tolerant plant that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Russian sage is a good choice for gardeners of all skill levels, and it is deer-resistant and disease-resistant.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Russian sage:
- Choose a sunny spot for your plant. Russian sage needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
- Plant your Russian sage in well-drained soil.
- Water your Russian sage regularly, especially during hot weather. However, be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot.
- Fertilize your Russian sage every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around your Russian sage to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.
Russian sage is a relatively low-maintenance plant, but it is important to prune it back in the spring to encourage new growth. You can also prune it back in the fall to remove any dead or diseased foliage.
Russian sage is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It looks great in borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower gardens. It can also be used to naturalize areas or to create a hedge or screen.
Here are some ideas for using Russian sage in your garden:
- Plant it in a border with other perennials, such as daylilies, hostas, and ferns.
- Plant it in a cottage garden with other flowering plants, such as roses, delphiniums, and foxgloves.
- Plant it in a wildflower garden with other native plants, such as black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, and goldenrod.
- Plant it in a row to create a hedge or screen.
- Plant it in a container on your patio or deck.
No matter how you choose to use it, Russian sage is a beautiful and rewarding plant that will add interest and color to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
Growth Rate: | Moderate |
Botanical Name: | Lavandula intermedia 'Phenomenal' |
Mature Height: | 1-3 ft. |
Mature width: | 1-3 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |