#1 - Russian Sage
#2 - Russian Sage

Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Lavender-blue flowers attract pollinators

Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant

Adds texture and color to landscapes

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Drought Tolerant, Airy & Vigorous Sage

Why Russian Sage Plants?

If you live in a dry climate but want to add whimsical beauty to your landscape, the Russian Sage plant is the way to go! This deciduous shrub grows vigorously, even in arid climates where other plants don't thrive.

The Russian Sage produces blooms in late summer with clusters of airy, lavender-blue flowers. These cotton-candy colored flower clusters are made up of countless tiny, individual flowers that cover the top of its stems. Just below the flowers, narrowly shaped, gray-green leaves nearly disappear into abundant, purple flowers in the summer.

The delicate, blown-by-the-wind nature of the Russian Sage also makes it ideal for adding to any garden style. It's a lively addition to desert-like landscapes, and in lush green gardens, it adds both color and dimension as it sways in the breeze. But most ideally, it's perfect for cottage gardens, placed in open areas, creating a focal point, or planted in rows as hedges. 

Whether you plant your Russian Sage in a vibrant green garden or a desert landscape, it makes an excellent companion plant to many other varieties, including perennials, succulents and ornamental grasses.

Plus, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more low-maintenance and equally lovely plant than this. Extremely easy to care for with vigorous growth, tolerance to heat and drought and both pest and deer resistant, the Russian Sage is all-around practical and pretty! 

For a reliable and easygoing shrub that will enchant the landscape, choose the Russian Sage. Start growing yours today!

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Product Details

Mature Height:3 ft.
Mature Width:3-4 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun
Bloom Season(s):Summer Blooming, Fall Blooming
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Perovskia atriplicifolia
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI
Grows Well In Zones:4-9 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 4-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -20℉)

Customer Reviews & Photos

4.6

Based on 53 reviews

Jana M.
8/13/2026
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Russian Sage

These plants are growing so big and beautiful! Absolutely love the smell and so do the bees!

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Frank J.
8/11/2026
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Russian Sage Doing Well

The Russian Sage arrived with some stress but recovered after a week in its new space in our garden. Thanks for another fine product!

Trees.com Plant ExpertHi Frank, a little stress after shipping can happen, so we’re happy your Russian Sage recovered quickly and is now doing well. Here’s to a strong growing season ahead!
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Michael K.
8/10/2026
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Russian Sage

The Russian Sage arrived well packed. They were planted within a few minutes of arrival in a prepared bed. Overall I think the plants were healthy … though a couple had a little leaf loss. I’m optimistic about these plants!

Trees.com Plant ExpertHi Michael, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are so glad your Russian Sage arrived in great condition and that you were ready to get them in the ground right away. Minor leaf loss during shipping is completely normal as plants adjust to being in transit, but Russian Sage is incredibly hardy and will quickly recover with proper sunlight and water. Thank you for choosing us for your garden, and please feel free to reach out anytime—we are always here to help you succeed!
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Priscilla S.
7/16/2026
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Great Russian Sage

So far so good but not enough time since getting it to turn purple.

Trees.com Plant ExpertHi Priscilla, thank you for checking in with us! We are so glad to hear your Russian Sage is doing well in its new home. Please don't worry about the lack of purple blooms just yet. Newly planted perennials spend their first few weeks focusing on growing strong roots before they start flowering. Russian Sage absolutely loves full sun and summer heat, and it will naturally start pushing out those beautiful purple spikes as the season warms up. Just keep it in a sunny spot with well-draining soil, and you will be on the perfect path to enjoying its vibrant colors soon!
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GREGORIO R.
7/3/2026
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Gorgeous blooms!

I'm really amazed on how beautiful The Russian Sage is! It's definitely now one of my favorite plants! Thank you!

Trees.com Plant ExpertNow that's the kind of update we love to read! Your Russian Sage is known for putting on a spectacular show, and we're so happy it's exceeding your expectations. Thank you for sharing!
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