The light, lavender-blue flowers, which attract butterflies to the garden, bloom in July, and often last throughout September. Russian sage is a particularly striking plant when grown along with white, yellow, or orange flowered perennials. Tones down bright yellow in the garden as well. Its silver-gray, deeply cut foliage and stiff stems are striking in the winter. -Santa Rosa Gardens
CareEasy to grow in average, well-drained soil. Tolerates dry, alkaline soil and coastal conditions. Drought tolerant. Tends to sprawl or flop.
PropagationRoot softwood cuttings in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
ProblemsInfrequent.
- Genus : Perovskia
- Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
- Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
- Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Tolerance : Drought Tolerant
- Moisture : Dry to Medium
- Characteristics : Fragrant Foliage
- Light : Full Sun
- Maintenance : Low
- Plant Type : Perennials
- Foliage Color : Silver/Grey
- Bloom Time : Summer
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest