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Prime Time Russian Sage
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Prime Time Russian Sage
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Prime Time Russian Sage
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Prime Time Russian Sage
  • Hardiness Zones

    4-9

  • Mature Height

    30 - 36 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

Prime Time Russian Sage

Early blooms, dense flower spikes, and exceptional hardiness

  • Early flowering with dense, long-lasting color
  • Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils
  • Fragrant, pollinator-friendly, and deer resistant
1 for $21.99 $24.99 Save 12%
SKU: 87352

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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Prime Time Russian Sage is bred for earlier blooming, fuller flower spikes, and stronger landscape performance than standard varieties. From midsummer through fall, it produces clouds of lavender-purple flowers held on upright, well-branched stems. Colorful calyxes remain long after the blooms finish, extending the plant's appeal. Drought-tolerant and thriving in poor soils, this hardy selection delivers lasting color with minimal maintenance.

Full Flower Spikes Bloom Early: Prime Time starts flowering earlier than most Russian sages, filling the summer garden with soft purple tones. Its dense spikes offer more color per stem, creating a stronger visual impact whether planted alone or in large drifts. Even after the flowers finish, the richly colored calyxes keep the plant looking fresh for weeks.

Tolerates Heat, Drought, and Challenging Soils: Prime Time performs beautifully in poor, sandy, or rocky soils and shows impressive drought tolerance once established. This makes it ideal for water-wise landscapes, hot garden beds, and areas seeking dependable growth with minimal watering. Its upright habit remains tidy, providing structure even in tough conditions.

Attracts Pollinators, Resists Foraging Deer: Prime Time's softly aromatic foliage and fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Deer tend to avoid it, so it's a reliable choice for areas with browsing pressure. Whether used in borders, cottage gardens, or mass plantings, Prime Time offers resilient beauty that supports garden wildlife.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    4-9

  • Mature Height

    30 - 36 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

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