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Common
name: "Russian Sage"
Latin name: Perovskia atriplicifolia
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Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 5500'
Growth habit: Upright bush
Max height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 2' to 3'
Flowers: Yes, July - Sept
Flower type: Panicles
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
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Pictured: Perovskia
attrplicifolia |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. "Russian Sage"
will thrive in nearly any soil type providing it is a sunny
location. It tolerates drought well... but requires frequent
watering until established. Space new container grown plants 30"
- 36" apart. Prune plants back to 6" above
the soil line at the end of the growing season. "Russian
Sage" flowers are
excellent for cutting.
Propagation: Seed is difficult to grow... your best bet
is to purchase pre-started plants from your local Garden Center.
Softwood cuttings may be taken and rooted late spring to early
summer.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare. |
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