'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

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A size chart showing 4 different options for Perennial Plants: 4.5" Eco+ Elite (5-8" plant height, 4.5" pot width, 5" pot height); 0.65 Gallon (6-14" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 6.5" pot height); 1 Gallon (6-24" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 7.13" pot height); 2 Gallon (18-28" plant height, 8.88" pot width, 9.38" pot height).
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Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in perennials.
A size chart showing 4 different options for Perennial Plants: 4.5" Eco+ Elite (5-8" plant height, 4.5" pot width, 5" pot height); 0.65 Gallon (6-14" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 6.5" pot height); 1 Gallon (6-24" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 7.13" pot height); 2 Gallon (18-28" plant height, 8.88" pot width, 9.38" pot height).
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'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

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'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia) displays rich lavender-purple flowers summer through fall held on minty-green foliage. Strong stems on an upright habit make it the perfect thriller in containers or the landscape. This fragrant plant is drought and salt-tolerant once established, attracts hummingbirds, and resists deer. A perfect perennial for hot, dry climates and also exceptionally cold hardy. Perovskia can be used in a wide variety of environments with little attention through the season - a reason they have long been a staple of landscapers. Expect these plants to be a little later to emerge in spring, but also to offer color well into fall.

  • 32-36 inches tall and 28-32 inches wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 28-32 inches apart for best results
  • Produces lavender purple flowers summer through fall
  • Maintains minty green foliage summer through fall
  • Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers, landscape, mass planting
  • Attracts hummingbirds and resists deer
  • Long blooming, deadheading not necessary, drought tolerant, salt tolerant

Care: Prune away any remaining old foliage in early spring. Fertilize every spring with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food.

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  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart perennials are 5-8" tall at shipment 
    • 0.65 Gallon perennials 6-12" tall at shipment 
    • 1-Gallon perennials are 6-24" tall at shipment

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