Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Salvia yangii)
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Upright-growing perennial or subshrub. Deeply cut grey-green aromatic leaves grow on tiered branches. Small, tubular, lavender-blue flowers appear in late-summer and are the best feature of this plant. Looks best when cut down to the ground each year. Plant in well-drained soils in a spot with plenty of room to grow.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Winter Interest
Plant Care: Perennial - Winter Interest (soft-stemmed plants that retain ornamental value during winter dormancy and regrow in spring): Leave stems up through the winter to provide interest. Cut back stems to a mound in the spring to allow new growth.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Blue, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building
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Design Path
- Climate Control
- Easy Does It
- Lots of Pots
- Winter Interest
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Cut to the ground in Spring to encourage a smaller, neater appearance.
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