Russian sage

Russian sage growing 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

Russian sage flower

Flower edible color blue or purple, flowers grow in inflorescence and attract pollinators.

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Requirements for Russian sage growing and care:

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 as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

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

Scientific name:

Perovskia atriplicifolia