3 Live Russian Sage Starter Plants | Perovskia Perennial | Pollinator Friendly | Drought Tolerant | Full Sun | Ready to Plant

Bring graceful movement and long-lasting color to your landscape with 3 Live Russian Sage Starter Plants. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia, now classified as Salvia yangii) is a hardy perennial prized for its airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers and aromatic silver-gray foliage.

Blooming from midsummer through fall, this drought-tolerant perennial attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds while requiring very little maintenance. Its upright habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, and sunny landscapes.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Salvia yangii (formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia)
• Common Name: Russian Sage
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Flower Color: Lavender Blue
• Foliage Color: Silver Gray
• Quantity: 3 Live Starter Plants
• Plant Condition: Starter plants; growth stage varies by season
• Mature Height: 36–48 inches
• Spread: 24–36 inches
• Bloom Season: Mid-Summer through Fall
• Growth Habit: Upright, Airy, Bushy
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Low once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Why You'll Love It

• Beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes
• Attractive silver-gray aromatic foliage
• Long blooming season
• Excellent butterfly, bee, and hummingbird plant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Deer resistant
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Perfect for hot, sunny landscapes

Perfect For

• Pollinator gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Xeriscape landscapes
• Prairie gardens
• Sunny borders
• Foundation plantings
• Rock gardens
• Wildlife gardens
• Mixed perennial beds

Care Instructions

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for the best flowering and strongest growth. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Prune plants back in early spring before new growth emerges to encourage vigorous flowering and maintain a tidy shape.