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Sage Advice Russian Sage

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  • Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 32 - 36 Inches
  • Mature Width 28 - 32 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4-9

A new introduction for this spring, “Sage Advice” Russian Sage is the darkest purple Russian Sage flower to date. A hardy, drought tolerant plant, Russian Sage will survive sub zero winters and dry, poor landscapes with ease. This tough perennial will give you long lasting blooms in mid summer and will last well into the fall. Xeriscape gardeners will appreciate its ability to thrive in dry conditions. Lavender blooms erupt from silvery gray foliage creating a fountain of color, and the foliage is fragrant when bruised, emitting a sagey scent. Russian Sage is a member of the mint family.

Native to Central Asia all the way through to the Himalayas, Russian Sage was named after a Russian general Vasilij Perovskia, a Russian general and governor who discovered the plant as he led his army through Afghanistan. It is neither a member of the salvia family nor is it a sage. It is a well-loved addition to gardens across the country for its easy to care for reputation. To put its hardiness into perspective, gardeners in regions where temperatures can drop from -30 F to -40 F for average winter conditions can grow this lovely tough perennial.

Sage Advice Russian Sage Care

Russian Sage does best in full sun. Partial shade will create leggy plants that are more likely to flop over and look sad. Growing in average to poor soil with a pH range of 5.8 to 6.2, it will give gardeners an option for that too dry area that nothing else seems to thrive in. Requiring only an average rainfall to keep it happy, you will find that only the most extreme drought conditions will prompt you to maintain a watering schedule. Fertilization is not required and in fact, will be detrimental to this hardy flower as it will promote weak stem growth. Water regularly only to establish your plant in your landscape. Russian Sage is salt tolerant so coastal gardeners will enjoy its lovely color and scent in their often sandy, poor soils.

Deadheading is not necessary for Russian Sage. Pruning may be required if you have yellowed or dead stems, just remove them at ground level. If you feel you must prune Russian Sage, prune in early spring before new growth emerges, cutting down to whatever level you want, but realize that the shorter you prune old growth to, the shorter the plant is when fully matured in the fall. Deer and rabbits do not tend to browse on Russian Sage, but bees, butterflies and hummingbirds will be frequent visitors to your garden when you plant Russian Sage.

Sage Advice Russian Sage Spacing

Space your plants about 28 to 32 inches apart. This will give them room to grow as they reach a height of about 36 inches and spread out about 32 inches. As a member of the mint family, Russian Sage can send out runners and spread, creating new clumps. Be sure to plant this in an area you want to naturalize or where you would appreciate this natural expansion. This is a great plant that fills a need for color and fragrance in places that most other perennials will not grow and gardeners across the nation will appreciate the new darker bloom colors of ‘Sage Advice’ Russian Sage in their gardens this spring.

Sage Advice Russian Sage Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Plant Type: Perennial
Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Height: 32 - 36 Inches
Mature Width: 28 - 32 Inches
Plant Spacing: 28 - 32 Inches
Growth Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple
Flower Shade: Lavender Purple
Seasonal Interest: Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Minty Green
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Features: Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Reblooming
Uses: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Landscape Mass Planting
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia USPPAF, Can PBRAF
SKU:
PERSAQT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.