Sage Advice Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with finely dissected aromatic grey-green foliage on stiff square stems. Whorls of rich lavender-blue flowers on airy pinnacles bloom in summer. Best flowering in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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2.5' - 3'
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Spread:
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2’ - 2.5’
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Spacing:
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2’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears. Tends to sprawl as summer progresses, but stems will flop with too much shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Phlox, Rudbeckia
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Sage Advice' Russian Sage
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.