'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia)
Perennial
- Bright purple florets bloom all summer long!
- Proven Winners plant with icy green foliage looks refreshing.
- Strong, upright stems won't flop.
- Ideal for hot, dry climates!
- Zones 4-9, sun, 32" tall x 32" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 33,310
Common name: Russian sage
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 28 - 32" x 28 - 32"
Flower color: Lavender
Foliage color: Silver-green or blue-green
Season of interest: Midsummer to fall
Bloom time: Midsummer, fall
Features: Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Background, border, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, naturalizing, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun).
Best flowering occurs in full sun locations. Stems are more likely to flop if plants are grown in part shade.
Water: Dry to medium. Water regularly until established.
Spacing: 28 - 32 inches apart.
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary but can be applied in spring if needed.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Foliage can remain standing in the winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back plants almost to the ground in late winter to early spring as soon as new growth appears. Plants have deep taproots and don't like to move once established.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I received this plant and did everything the instructions said (removed the packaging, watered it, left out of direct sunlight to let it adjust). It looks like it's nearly dead though. The system to contact them is broken and even though you're logged in it will not confirm your account to ask for a refund. Do not recommend.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I don’t know if these plants would’ve even been sold in a bargain bin. They looked dead with no to little leaves. This is the last time I risk ordering online
Hi Nick, We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of any plant(s) in question to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Came in great shape. Thank you.
Company advertised that if you buy 3 plants they will send you one for free. Did not honor that. Scam organization that floods you with texts and email. Lastly, the plants look half dead!
We're sorry about this experience, and our friendly customer service team would love to provide further assistance to make this right. Please contact us with your order number so we can assist you. We look forward to helping!
Plants came well packed and hydrated. Week 2 and they are happy in tbeir new home.
Order was dropped off at the bottom of my driveway on the street. Not safe and difficult for me to move boxes up the driveway.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received a delivery that was difficult for you to access. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping!
Beautiful plant and perfect size for the place I want to put it.. foliage is nice and green and overall the plant looks very healthy.
This plant came with the other plant ,the Hosta plant
Also.It was half open loose dirt.I did not like the express driver handling the package did not take a picture at the time.My Hosta it is barely trying to grow. The sage is starting to grow.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants are just too small!!!
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Everything arrived in great shape! Can't wait to plant them all.
This plant arrived packaged well and looks very healthy. It seems like it started growing right away. Slowly but rooted.
I bought two of these. Both arrived looking dead. I followed the recommendations from the email and planted them per recommendations. They are both dead now. I will not buy again
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Arrived great, cant wait for it to grow a bit.
The plants have been wonderful. They are large enough to have a good start and have been in good shape on arrival. So far all have lived and thrived except a couple that just didn't get enough water after I planted them. My fault.
Still small but not dead
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
We bought our house one year ago and the landscaping is in dire need of TLC. The front garden beds face SW and get lots of sun and heat, so Russian Sage "Sage Advice" was my #1 choice. They arrived well packaged and the soil was still moist. We planted them about 3 days after their arrival, which was 3 weeks ago. They already grown 2 or 3 inches taller and all the plants have bright purple blooms. I can't wait to see how they look once they reach their full height. Great purchase!
Fast shipping, good quality, and good price
They had what I wanted and a fair price - shipping is iffy - they use fedex ( very good ) and UPS ( very bad plants almost died ) other than the shipping issues Im happy
Died within four or five days, looked okay upon delivery. Contacted company with pictures asking for a refund after dying, took several days for a response, sent pictures and email and got no response. Had better luck buying from fast growing trees
After looking into your order, we see that you haven't yet emailed us the photos. We are still waiting on photos of the plants, so we ask that you kindly double check the email address you sent the photos to, along with all of your information as well. When we receive the photos and names of the plants you're having trouble with, we will be more than happy to help you with the claims process if your order stays within the 60 day time period to qualify for our guarantee. Our customer service team looks forward to helping!
The black eye Susan died.
Thank your for your feedback. We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plant. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I have made several orders with this company and all the plants have been delivered quickly and healthy.
Good condition, hydrated and very well packed.
They are doing great.
Very happy with their ability to transplant with no problems. Next.year will try peonies and hydrangeas.
I ordered this plant as one of four and was pleased with how they arrived and how they were packaged. I was a little surprised they were so small, but I am sure they will grow very fast in the area I am in!
Hello! We are sorry that you're unsatisfied with your plants. We do note that all of our plants are young on each product page and on our plant sizes page https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes.The size and maturity of the plants varies widely depending on the time of the year you purchased and if they were recently trimmed. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our greenhouses. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden. We do keep our plants trimmed to encourage strong root development! Hope this helps, happy gardening!
Healthy plants, good roots, well packaged-rooting pots were tightly wrapped in plastic film to ensure planting medium stayed properly moist during transit, innovative shipping in strong cardboard tubes for extra protection that works well for this size and type of plant. Price for this small container sized, very common plant is high, however, since I have not been able to find it anywhere in central Florida at local large nurseries and large box retailers, the quality of the plants and exceptional care in preparing and shipping from this small producer justifies the cost premium. Thanks!
I just planted it this fall. I will have a better review this spring or summer. My plant did arrive healthy