Russian sage grow and care – herbaceous subshrub of the genus Perovskia also known as Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage perennial deciduous or in warmer semi evergreen plant also used as ornamental fragrant attract pollinator plant, can grow in temperate or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10.
Leaves fragrant color green lanceolate with lobed margins
Flower edible color blue or purple, flowers grow in inflorescence and attract pollinators.
Cool summer, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive to warm moist summer
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design and harvest
Size of the plant?
0.3-1 m, 1-3 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Blue or purple, flowers grows in inflorescence and attracts pollinators.
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Uses of Russian sage flower:
Flavors, eaten raw, salad
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Attract pollinators, Edible plants, Fragrance, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Blue flower, Purple flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Summer Harvest
Edible Parts: Edible flowers