Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia
per-OV-skee-uh at-rih-plih-sih-FOH-lee-uh
Perennials: Flower
Russian Sage
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Plants form a sturdy mound of leaves, beet-red during the spring and fall, greener in summer. Outstanding for foliage effect in the border, but also useful in tubs and mixed containers. Clumps may be easily divided in spring or fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Lavender
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring Division