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Russian Sage

Scientific name: Perovskia atriplicifolia
Taxonomy
Family:Lamiaceae
Type:Groundcovers deciduous woody
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Plant Characteristics
Height:5 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to September
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This woody multi-stemmed spreader is known for its airy habit and its silvery-green delicate foliage bearing striking lavender-blue flowers.

  Morphology:
Russian sage is considered a semi-woody groundcover bearing upright, grayish white stems and lobed, silvery gray leaves 1" wide by 2" long.

  Adaptation:
This sage does well as either a single specimen plant or in a group with others. It can tolerate a wide array of soil types. For use in a mixed perennial border in the middle to back of the border. Suitable for xeriscaping or for use in rock gardens. Cut flowers hold well when displayed inside.

  Pests:
None.

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