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'Sage Advice' Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
3' 2'8" 91cm 81cm
Height: 2'8" - 3'
Spread: 2'4" - 2'8"
Height: 81cm - 91cm
Spread: 71cm - 81cm
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  • Details

    32 - 36 Inches
    28 - 32 Inches
    28 - 32 Inches
    81cm - 91cm
    71cm - 81cm
    71cm - 81cm

    Features

    The perfect addition to a garden in hot, dry areas. Rich lavender purple flowers are held on strong, upright plants. The beautiful color will last a long time!

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    Long Blooming
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Drought Tolerant
    Salt Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    32 - 36 Inches 81cm - 91cm
    Spacing: 
    28 - 32 Inches 71cm - 81cm
    Spread: 
    28 - 32 Inches 71cm - 81cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Blue
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Lavender purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Minty green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer through Fall
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Poor Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Alkaline Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Dried Flower
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses Notes: 

    Get ideas for growing Russian sage in your garden. 

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Grows best in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil. Prune away any remaining old foliage in early spring.

    'Sage Advice' Perovskia atriplicifolia USPP 33,310, Can PBRAF
  • 1 Review

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    • Carefree for real! This plant will survive in zone 9a whether you take care of it or you don’t. Compact size and long lasting blooms

      Pamela Alonso
      , Texas
      , United States
      , 2 years ago
  • 3 Awards

    Award Year Award Plant Trial
    2022 Director's Select & Best of Species Penn State University
    2022 Top Performer Michigan State University
    2021 Top Performer - Perennial Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs
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