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Plant with grasses to keep it in check
Mass Russian sage or use it along a garden path. Its height and fine texture
mass, Russian sage can even be used as a seasonal screen. Plant it alongside lavenders or salvias for subtle contrast in color and texture, or opt for a naturalistic mixed perennial planting.
Russian sage - drought resistant, winter flower
perennial planting. Russian sage is a butterfly attractor; cluster other butterfly attractors for a bigger garden show.
Botanical name: Perovskia atriplicifolia (hybrids and cultivars)
Common name: Russian sage
USDA zones: 5 to 9 (find your zone)
Water requirement: Little to moderate
Light requirement:
perennial planting. Russian sage is a butterfly attractor; cluster other butterfly attractors for a bigger garden show.Russian sage thrives where many other plants fail; but a blessing can also be a burden, as the vigorous growth of the plant can overpower surrounding plantings. Plant it alongside grasses
Are they both russian sage or is the darker purple plant something else? Thanks!
lighter is russian sage. The darker purple is salvia nemorosa. I can't remember which cultivar I used here but I like 'Caradonna' the best. It's a very dark purple with extremely vertical spikes. 'May Night' is a bit more common, but the spikes are not all vertical and it's a bit lighter in color.
Nice plants. Are they easy to care for?
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifola) - Full Sun - Drought tolerant - USDA zones 4-9
Russian Sage, Salvia and Dianthus - Great perennials
Russian Sage, tolerates hot weather, fragrant, height and color - companion plants: daylilies, calvia, dianthus, Japanese anemone, boltonia, orange coneflower & sedum.
of the Plants, the primary ones - foreground and color ; mid and back ground.
Sunset Plant guide for your area and a native plant book for your area. Most cities have plant societies that will help you learn about cottage plants that grow easily in your zone. Joining your local Hardy Plant Society is a fun thing to do if you're interested in plants.
I also love this look and
lavender plant thats well established, the just barely reddish plant in front might be a salvia not sure about the twiggy blue plant behind the lily. This looks like an older cottage garden.
There are usually a lot of seasonal magazines that specialize in cottage gardens and I have several books on then
Redish plant: Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Rosea'
Blue in the back: Agastache foeniculum
white blossoms: Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'
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traits. Russian sage is most notably lauded for its flowers and ability to thrive where little else can grow. Small purple flowers bloom from summer into fall, drawing butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden. Leaves are soft and grayish-green, and emit a subtle, sage-like aroma. Russian sage's garden
of the plant survives into winter, drawing interest with its skeletal shape and silvery stems.
coarse and 4 to 6 feet tall. a background plant next to delicate foliage for contrast.
day, as Russian sage prefers sunny, warm summers. It's often used in xeriscape gardens but is tolerant of light supplemental watering. Limiting watering may prevent Russian sage from spreading too vigorously
the plants are about 1 foot tall. This will help produce fuller, more robust growth to keep your plants standing tall.
for hummingbirds and butterflies, plant all around the house
, Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica) and native grasses. Bold foliage plants such as agaves, yuccas, verbascum and kniphofia are also great partner plants.
Planting notes. Russian sage grows well — almost too well in some regions. Be sure that it is not
Russian Sage, Flowere summer into fall. Plant spring to summer.
RUSSIAN SHADES. FOR FALL AND WINTER LOOK
Love Russian Sage. It does attract bees.
Love the unruly look of this Russian sage
Well, I like the plant :) and hope to put it in one of my spaces someday soon.
Russian Sage - good fall plant
russian sageattracts butterflies and hummingbirds5 to 9Flowers summer into fall
Russian Sage. Drought tolerant & Deer
name: Russian sageUSDA zones: 5 to 9 (find your zone)Water requirement: Little to moderateLight requirement: Full sunMature size: 3 to 4 feet tall and wideBenefits and tolerances: Drought tolerant; deer resistant; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; grows at higher altitudesSeasonal interest: Flowers
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When to plant: Put nursery plants in the ground from late spring through midsummer; sow seeds in fall or spring.
Russian sage and Black Eyed Susan/Rudbeckia
Great plant for our zone and hummingbirds
Good to plant at the lake - tolerant plant.
I like this color combination and the flowers: black eyed susans and russian sage.
rudbeckia* with russian sage...lots of water at first, drought tolerant once established
When to plant: Put nursery plants in the ground from late spring through midsummer; sow seeds in fall or spring.
When to plant: Put nursery plants in the ground from late spring through midsummer; sow seeds in fall or spring.See how to grow black-eyed Susan | Find your U.S. climate zone