Sage Advice Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Sage Advice'

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This colorful variety forms a dense mound of fragrant gray-green leaves, producing spikes of rich lavender purple flowers from summer until fall on strong, upright plants; vigorous and early blooming; excellent for the garden or mixed containers

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Ornamental Qualities

turning grayish green in color throughout the season. The rose fruits are carried on spikes from early to late fall.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 28 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, Sage Advice Russian Sage will grow to be about 30 inches tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 30 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant

and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils, This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level dry to average

Mature Size 3'Hx30"W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are purple

Flowers from mid summer to early fall

Attracts butterflies; hummingbirds

Zone 4a

Likes well drained soil