Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia · Lamiaceae
| Type | perennial (companion layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 4 ft tall × 4 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | L (low) |
| Deer resistance | high |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 4-9 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | no |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Harvest | — |
| Expected yield | 0 lb/yr |
| Source | Companionplants.com; local nurseries |
Planning price
$9.00 per plant estimated
planning estimate · Russian Sage
No local nursery line found for this plant; planning range only.
Design notes
Silver foliage, very drought tolerant, deer resistant, long late-summer bloom.
Historic uses
Aromatic sage family plant used traditionally for colds and as a mild sedative tea.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 0/10 |
| Complexity of care | 0/10 |
| Medicinal value | 4/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | B | 3 | Silver foliage, deer resistant, long season. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | B | 4 | Silver drought-tolerant massing. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | D | 3 | Silver late-season structure. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | B | 2 | Silver contrast. |