Russian Sage

Russian Sage

1 Gallon
$18.90
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Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

A tough, drought-tolerant perennial with airy clouds of lavender-blue flowers and silvery foliage.

$18.90
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Description

Russian Sage is an airy, architectural perennial that brings a cloud of cool lavender-blue color to the summer and fall garden. It forms a substantial, upright clump of finely divided, aromatic, silver-gray foliage. From mid-summer into fall, it is covered in a haze of tiny, lavender-blue flowers held on long, wiry, branching stems. Exceptionally drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance, it is a perfect choice for adding height, texture, and a soft color palette to sunny, dry borders or xeriscapes.

  • Airy Lavender-Blue Flower Clouds: Produces masses of tiny, powder-blue flowers on delicate, branching panicles.

  • Silver-Gray Aromatic Foliage: The finely cut, silvery leaves are highly ornamental and release a sage-like fragrance.

  • Extremely Drought Tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry, poor soils where many other plants struggle.

  • Adds Height and Transparency: Its wispy, see-through form adds structure without blocking views.

  • Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The aromatic foliage is unappealing to browsing animals.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Finely dissected, feathery, aromatic, silvery-gray leaves.Flowers: Tiny, tubular lavender-blue flowers densely packed on tall, airy, branching spikes; blooms from midsummer to early fall.Habit: Semi-evergreen perennial subshrub with an upright, open, and bushy habit. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance.
  • Mature Height: 3–4 ft
    Mature Width: 3–4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Long-lasting, profuse lavender-blue blooms from summer into fall.Extremely drought tolerant and deer resistant.Aromatic silvery foliage adds texture and color.Low maintenance and easy to grow
  • Landscape Uses:Borders and mixed perennial beds.Mediterranean and xeriscape gardens.Mass planting as ground cover.Container and patio gardens.Pollinator and butterfly gardens

Faqs

Q: How and when should I prune it?A: Prune ithard in late winter or early spring. Cut all stems back to6-12 inches from the ground. This encourages strong new growth and prevents the plant from becoming woody and floppy. Do not prune in fall.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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