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Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia, Lamiaceae

Zones
4a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

EggplantSolanum melongena
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
HuauzontleChenopodium berlandieri
Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Clary SageSalvia sclarea

Both aromatic plants produce essential oils and terpenoids that can have allelopathic effects on nearby plants

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Russian Sage grow in?

Russian Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Russian Sage?

Good companions for Russian Sage include Eggplant, Huauzontle.

Design guilds with Russian Sage and see companion relationships visually.

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