Silver-stemmed Russian sage covered in a haze of lavender-blue flowers

Russian Sage

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Silver-stemmed Russian sage covered in a haze of lavender-blue flowers
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Russian Sage
Perennial · Zones 5–9
Salvia yangii

Russian Sage

$21.99
Zones 5–9
Ships this week. Tracking the day it leaves.
Grown by Cavano's Perennials in Kingsville, Maryland. Meet the grower
Arrives alive, or we replace it. The fine print
Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Spacing
2–3 ft apart.
Pets
Not pet-safe
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The story

A haze of blue all summer.

Silver stems and fine gray leaves carry a cloud of lavender-blue flowers from midsummer into fall. It smells like sage when you brush it, deer leave it alone, and dry heat is its favorite weather.

Light

Full sun. In shade it flops.

Water

Water weekly the first summer. After that, rarely; it would rather be dry.

Planting

Plant in spring or early fall in lean, well-drained soil. Skip the compost.

Months of color from a plant that wants less water than the lawn.

The facts
Size3–5 ft tall, 2–4 ft wideShowMidsummer into fallLightFull sunZones5–9WaterLow, let it dryGood forDeer-resistant, Pollinators, DroughtPetsNot pet-safe; keep out of reach
Full growing guide: feeding, pruning, the year, troubleshooting →
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