Perovskia abrotanoides
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Perovskia abrotanoides

Russian Sage

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
304
Observations
379

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Perovskia abrotanoides comes from open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest margins, that supply abundant light. It performs best in full sun but can also tolerate partial sun, adapting well to a range of light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Perovskia abrotanoides is highly adaptable to a variety of climate conditions, from scorching summers to chilly winters. Still, it has a preferred temperature range for optimal growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Timing is important for fertilizing Perovskia abrotanoides. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth phases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Perovskia
Family
Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
49 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Gray, Light Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Early fall, Mid fall

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Common Names (1)

en Russian Sage