Perovskia: Summer Blooming Russian Sage

One of the most common plants in new western xeriscapes, this shrub is superbly adapted to harsh, erratic conditions where it's at its best. Discover the growing conditions the Russian Sages need.

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filigran'
Item # 76611 		Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filigran'
Filigran Russian Sage

each $7.99
3 to 6 $7.79
7 or more $7.59
‘From Russia with Love’ Garden
Item # 99501 		From Russia with Love: Perovskia Companion Pre-Planned Garden

Each $127.91
Hot Combo #3
Item # 99572 		Agastache cana with Perovskia atriplicifolia
Pink and Blue Combo

Each $37.44
  • Topic: Specific Planting Techniques
  • Author: David Salman
  • Keywords: Russian Sage, planting, Specific Planting Techniques, shrub, shrubs, sages
  • Date: June 2005

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One of the most common plants in new western xeriscapes, this shrub is superbly adapted to harsh, erratic conditions where it’s at its best. Fertile soil and too much water make the plant lanky and dulls the flower color.

I feel very strongly that good garden design demands it be planted with other rugged flowering shrubs and perennials to complement its smoky-blue flower spikes.

Mid-spring is the best time for Russian Sage maintenance. Cut it back hard each year (leaving only 12-15” inches of stem standing) and control the spread of this shrub where needed by digging out “suckers” (shallow underground stems).

Go easy on the fertilizer; an annual fall application of Yum Yum Mix is all these plants need.