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
