Russian Sage
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Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia Benth.
Russian Sage is a beautiful plant with tall spiky stems and lavender-colored flowers. It attracts butterflies and bees to the garden with its sweet scent.
Habitat: Gardens, Dry areas
Appearance
The Russian Sage has airy spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers that float above delicate, silvery-gray foliage. Its wispy texture and cool color palette make it visually distinct from other plants, creating a cloud-like effect in gardens.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusPerovskia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even in winter, its silvery stems add texture and beauty to a snowy garden!
Its name is a bit tricky, as it isn't a true sage used for cooking!
Rub its leaves and your fingers will smell like a blend of herbs and sunshine!
This plant's home is actually the mountains and plains of faraway Central Asia!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Defender
Russian Sage has silvery leaves and deep roots that help it survive with very little water in dry, sunny places.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Russian Sage produces many tiny, nectar-rich flowers that attract and feed bees and butterflies for months.
Ability
Aromatic Shield
Russian Sage can release a strong, unique scent from its leaves that helps protect it from hungry animals.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-120 cm
- Spread
- 90-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall (July-October)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits its numerous small, tubular flowers.
pollinates
Painted Lady Butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Sips nectar, aiding in its reproduction.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Also known as
Blue SpirePerovskia
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy looking at Russian Sage but avoid touching it without adult supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Russian Sage?
60-120 cm
How wide does Russian Sage spread?
90-120 cm
How big are the flowers on Russian Sage?
0.5-1 cm
When does Russian Sage bloom?
Late summer to fall (July-October)
Is Russian Sage edible?
No
Is Russian Sage toxic?
None
What is Russian Sage's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Russian Sage pollinated?
Insect
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