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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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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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.
