Sage Advice Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Sage Advice'
Proven Winners
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
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