'Sage Advice' Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia

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  • 'Sage Advice' - Russian Sage - Perovskia atriplicifolia
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  • a potted plant with a sign
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  • a garden with purple flowers
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Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2'8" - 3'
Spread: 2'4" - 2'8"
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This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 
ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    The perfect addition to a garden in hot, dry areas. Rich lavender purple flowers are held on strong, upright plants. The beautiful color will last a long time!

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    Long Blooming
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Drought Tolerant
    Salt Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    32 - 36 Inches
    Spacing: 
    28 - 32 Inches
    Spread: 
    28 - 32 Inches
    Flower Colors: 
    Blue
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Lavender purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Minty green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer through Fall
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Poor Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Alkaline Soil
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Container
    Cut Flower
    Dried Flower
    Landscape
    Mass Planting
    Uses Notes: 

    Get ideas for growing Russian sage in your garden. 

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Grows best in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil. Prune away any remaining old foliage in early spring.

    'Sage Advice' Perovskia atriplicifolia USPP 33,310, Can PBRAF
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