Russian sage
noun
: an upright Asian subshrub (Perovskia atriplicifolia) of the mint family that is grown as an ornamental for its long narrow panicles of violet-blue flowers and grayish-green stems and leaves
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In this vignette, terra cotta pots of different sizes and shades tie together an eclectic group of yellow-and-purple plants that includes agave, coreopsis, Russian sage, and dwarf morning glory.
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
For a cat-proof garden, grow plants with prickly stems and leaves, like squash, globe thistle, and sea holly, or plant strongly scented herbs, such as lemon thyme, Russian sage, rosemary, and rue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Many sage plants, like Russian sage, are intended to be ornamental.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Cut Russian sage to the ground in spring (leave a few inches up to a foot or so) to make room for another season of growth and bloom.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining Soil pH: 5.5-6.5 (slightly acidic)
Salvia is a huge genus of plants that includes annuals like scarlet sage and perennials like Russian sage; some start to bloom in spring and others later in summer.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024
The backyard blooms with several varieties of hydrangea, along with Russian sage, Rose of Sharon, elderberry bushes, crepe myrtle, weeping pine, and monkey puzzle trees.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
The plantings include cornflowers, irises, and Russian sage.
—Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2023
These would include catmint, monarda, lavender, perennial salvia, creeping thyme, allium, Russian sage, agastache, and yarrow.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2023
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
For a cat-proof garden, grow plants with prickly stems and leaves, like squash, globe thistle, and sea holly, or plant strongly scented herbs, such as lemon thyme, Russian sage, rosemary, and rue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Many sage plants, like Russian sage, are intended to be ornamental.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
Cut Russian sage to the ground in spring (leave a few inches up to a foot or so) to make room for another season of growth and bloom.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining Soil pH: 5.5-6.5 (slightly acidic)
Salvia is a huge genus of plants that includes annuals like scarlet sage and perennials like Russian sage; some start to bloom in spring and others later in summer.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024
The backyard blooms with several varieties of hydrangea, along with Russian sage, Rose of Sharon, elderberry bushes, crepe myrtle, weeping pine, and monkey puzzle trees.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
The plantings include cornflowers, irises, and Russian sage.
—Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2023
These would include catmint, monarda, lavender, perennial salvia, creeping thyme, allium, Russian sage, agastache, and yarrow.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2023
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“Russian sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russian%20sage. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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