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Russian Sage – 30 Seeds
Russian Sage – 30 Seeds
- 🌱 Grown & tested in our Texas garden
- 🚚 Ships from Texas in 1–2 days via USPS
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Russian sage growing facts
| Botanical name | Salvia yangii (formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia) |
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| Plant type | Perennial, zones 4–9 |
| When to sow | Indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, or outdoors in spring |
| Sowing depth | Surface sow or barely cover (1/16 inch) |
| Spacing | 24–36 inches apart |
| Germination | Slow and uneven, often 14–28+ days at 65–75°F |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to bloom | Usually blooms in the second year from seed |
| Height | About 28–40 inches (70–100 cm) |
| Seeds per pack | 30 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
🌿 Russian Sage – Hardy, Silver-Blue Garden Perennial
Bring airy elegance and long-season color to your landscape with Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia). Known for its silvery foliage and soft lavender-blue flower spikes, this drought-tolerant perennial thrives in heat and poor soil, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Features:
Soft lavender-blue blooms from midsummer to fall
Attractive silver-green, aromatic foliage
Extremely drought- and heat-tolerant
Deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly
Ideal for borders, xeriscapes, and mass plantings
Growing Info:
Height: 70–100 cm (varies by variety)
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Water sparingly once established
Cut back in early spring to encourage fresh growth
Russian sage FAQ
Will Russian sage grow in hot, dry climates?
Yes, it handles heat and drought well if the soil drains freely. Avoid heavy, wet clay.
Do the seeds need special treatment?
A few weeks of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator can improve uneven germination. Seeds need light, so cover only lightly.
When will it bloom?
Plants from seed usually bloom lightly the first year at best and fully from the second year, midsummer to fall.
How do I care for it?
Water sparingly once established and cut stems back to 6–12 inches in early spring.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.