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Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

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Overview

Russian Sage, Perovskia x atriplicifolia, is an elegant, easy-care perennial featuring silvery foliage and lavender-blue spires up to 4 ft in height and 2-3 ft in spread. This aromatic herb thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soil conditions. Its long blooming period, from mid-summer to fall, attracts pollinators while resisting deer. Ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and a touch of soft color in sunny gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 2–11Type Perennial
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — perennial for full; enriching the biodiversity of their garden

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Russian Sage is drought-tolerant once established
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — lavender-blue flowers which bloom profusely from mid-summer into the fall
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — The plant is distinguished by its silver-green foliage and abundant; russian Sage is drought-tolerant, image 61
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — emphasize Russian Sage's low maintenance and its ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — is a hardy flowering perennial that adds a whimsical; providing extended visual interest.<br><br>Requiring, image 54
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — perennial for full; enriching the biodiversity of their garden, image 72
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — making it ideal for xeriscaping; emphasize Russian Sage's low maintenance and its ability to attract, image 65
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Perovskia x atriplicifolia; ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and a touch of soft color in sunny gardens
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — The plant's width often spans approximately 2 to 4 feet at full maturity
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — blue and violet flowers in the garden; airy touch to any landscape design, image 70
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — airy touch to any landscape design; blue and violet flowers in the garden, image 55
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — upright stems that can reach heights between 3 to 5 feet; commonly known as Russian Sage, image 56
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Its aromatic leaves are unappealing to deer, adding a layer of natural resistance against wildlife; its long blooming
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Russian Sage is drought-tolerant once established; the plant is distinguished by its silver-green foliage, image 64
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — commonly known as Russian Sage; upright stems that can reach heights between 3 to 5 feet, image 53
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — providing extended visual interest.<br><br>Requiring well-drained soil; is a hardy flowering perennial, image 63
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — When creating your design; the plant's width often spans approximately 2 to 4 feet at full maturity, image 67
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — When creating your design; the plant's width often spans approximately 2 to 4 feet at full maturity
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and a touch of soft color in sunny gardens; perovskia x atriplicifolia, image 52
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Russian Sage is drought-tolerant once established; the plant is distinguished by its silver-green foliage and abundant
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Perovskia x atriplicifolia; ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and a touch of soft color in sunny gardens, image 49
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — commonly known as Russian Sage; upright stems that can reach heights between 3 to 5 feet
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and a touch of soft color in sunny gardens
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — is a hardy flowering perennial that adds a whimsical
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