Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian sage combines lacy silver foliage with airy light-blue flower wands towards late summer. A highly sculptural plant that is extremely heat and drought-resistant.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly referred to as ‘Russian sage’, is a woody-based perennial prized for its airy, silver-green foliage and tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers. Belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), it is highly drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and performs well in poor, well-drained soils. Reliable in propagation with uniform sticking and rooting. Thrives in well-drained media with moderate feed, needing little to no PGR thanks to its natural upright habit and long violet-blue flower spikes.
With its ethereal texture and strong vertical presence, Perovskia brings a refined, naturalistic look to landscapes and mixed perennial borders. It is also deer-resistant and attractive to pollinators, making it a sustainable, low-maintenance choice.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Perovskia atriplicifolia Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Perovskia atriplicifolia series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Perennials |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Perovskia atriplicifolia, part of the Lamiaceae family, is known for its airy, silvery-white foliage and tall wands of lavender-blue flowers. This woody perennial/subshrub thrives in full sun, poor, sharply drained, dry soil. With extreme heat, drought, and pest tolerance, Perovskia atriplicifolia blooms from mid-summer into fall, making it a favorite for xeric gardens, mass plantings, and structural borders that need sculptural, long-lasting late summer color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Establish early at 65-68°F (18-20°C) to bulk. If bulking for spring sales, many varieties benefit from dropping temperatures to 40-50°F (4-10°C) for vernalization. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 1.0-1.5, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow media to dry moderately between waterings to encourage deep root systems. Fungicide drench recommended at transplant. |
| Growth Habit | Upright / Airy |
| PGR Requirements | Moderate |
| Recommended Formats | Gallons, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Mid-Summer to Autumn |
Commercial Perovskia atriplicifolia Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Perovskia atriplicifolia lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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