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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000083



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Perovskia
Species: Perovskia atriplicifolia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • August
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Grey-Green
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Wildflower Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Alkaline / Chalky
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
Wildlife Value edit
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Prune back to 4"-6" in late winter or early spring, before growth begins edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
Kay (765)
toni (36069)

Plant suggested by: Netty (13946)


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Kay (765) wrote on Jan 23 2010
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has a wonderful, earthy fragrance. Easy to divide side shoots for new plants, or to maintain shape.

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