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Russian Sage
Delicate clouds of long-lasting, violet-blue flowers appear in mid-summer to early fall as others are fading. Silvery foliage. Reaches a height of 3-4' with a 2-3' spread. Perfect for borders and rock gardens. Russian Sage was 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year!
Shipped in 3" pot. Deer tend to avoid.
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Zone 4 to 9
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Russian Sage Ships In Both Spring And Fall See Shipping Schedule Unable To Ship To: AE AK BC GU HI PR
| Botanical Name: |
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Perovskia atriplicifolia |
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| Form: |
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Globose to upright bush with terminal flower panicles. |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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3 - 5' |
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| Spread: |
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2 1/2 - 5' |
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| Spacing: |
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2 1/2 - 5' |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 9 (-20 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Gray-green leaves are opposite on the stems and narrowly ovate, 1-2" long, 1/3 - 3" margins with serrated edges. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Small, two-lipped, like tiny snapdragons, in airy 9-12" long panicles on the stem ends. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Violet-blue. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Mid - summer to early fall. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Average to dry soil moisture conditions are ideal. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Very well drained, gritty loam; may fail in heavy soils. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast depending on warmth. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Bushy, gray-green leaves with white stems and showy, violet-blue flowers on the ends of the stems late in the season make an attractive back drop for shorter perennials. Few pests bother this plant. |
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| Pruning: |
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Cut back in early spring. Can prune back all the way to the lowest bud. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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Late winter, early spring. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Perennial Plant of the Year 1995. |
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