Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage
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Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - Description
Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant or subshrub that is native to central Asia in an area that includes Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Tibet. Despite its common name, Russian sage is not in the same genus as other Salvias, which are commonly called "sage". The specific epithet atriplicifolia means "with leaves like Atriplex". The intense fragrance of Russian sage is similar to some of the true sages. It was a relatively unknown landscaping plant until the 1990s, despite being mentioned by well known landscape authors such as Gertrude Jekyll and Russell Page.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - Blooming
Extend the bloom season by trimming off spent blossoms.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - Growth
Deciduous subshrubs. Does best in full sun in warm summers. Copes with coastal conditions. Works well in a border, herbaceous or mixed.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - Planting
Propagate by cuttings from green shoots that emerge from the base of plants in spring or early summer.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - Pest
Uncommon.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Does well in any well-drained soil. Tolerates alkaline, dry soils.
