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 2–11

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — This aromatic herb thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soil conditions

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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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) — This aromatic herb thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soil, image 50

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Its long blooming period, from mid-summer to fall, attracts pollinators while resisting deer; its, image 51

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) — is a hardy flowering perennial that adds a whimsical; providing extended visual interest.<br><br>Requiring, image 54

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) — airy touch to any landscape design; blue and violet flowers in the garden, image 55

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — showcasing its adaptability to a wide range of climates; this aromatic herb thrives in full sun and, image 59

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — it provides a striking vertical element in the garden; it thrives under full sun exposure, requiring a, image 57

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — The plant's width often spans approximately 2 to 4 feet at full maturity; when creating your design, image 58

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — It thrives under full sun exposure, requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day; it, image 60

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) — The plant is distinguished by its silver-green foliage and abundant; russian Sage is drought-tolerant, image 61

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Its aromatic leaves are unappealing to deer, adding a layer of natural resistance against wildlife; its, image 66

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) — Russian Sage is drought-tolerant once established; the plant is distinguished by its silver-green foliage, image 64

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) — lavender-blue flowers which bloom profusely from mid-summer into the fall; perennial with blue and violet, image 62

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) — emphasize Russian Sage's low maintenance and its ability to attract pollinators like bees and, image 68

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — enriching the biodiversity of their garden; perennial for full, image 69

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — blue and violet flowers in the garden; airy touch to any landscape design, image 70

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — This aromatic herb thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and poor soil, image 74

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — perennial with blue and violet blooms; lavender-blue flowers which bloom profusely from mid-summer into, image 71

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