Russian Sage

Russian sage, silver foliage, lavender-blue spikes, heat-tolerant pollinator haven

Botanical Name- Perovskia atriplicifolia

Pronunciation- peh-ROFF-skee-uh at-rih-pliss-ih-FOH-lee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average to dry, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Lavender blue

Bloom Time- Mid summer to early fall

Companion Plants- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (blue-gray vs bright gold, pollinator haven)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune back hard in early spring; prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back hard in early spring to promote compact growth and flowering.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a low-nitrogen, well-draining fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring; low feeding need. Too much fertility in clay soils causes flopping and reduced bloom.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, root rot