Russian sage typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Russian sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman'
Russian sage, (Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman') is a low-maintenance perennial shrub that makes an excellent addition to any garden. This drought-tolerant plant features attractive, purple-blue spikes of flowers that bloom from July to September. Its fragrant, grey-green foliage has a pleasant aroma and provides an airy, shimmering effect to your landscape. 'Rocketman' is a compact form of Russian sage ideal for containers or small spaces. With minimal care, this plant will give you many years of beauty, adding a pop of colour and texture to your garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Lavender blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Russian sage thrives in full sun and requires regular watering. During the spring and summer, water the plant deeply once or twice a week depending on the amount of rainfall and the temperature. Make sure you are thoroughly saturating the soil around the plant. During the fall and winter, water the plant only when the top few inches of soil are dry. Don't worry if the plant's foliage looks wilted during the hot summer months, as Russian sage naturally has a tendency to look like it's wilting even though it's healthy.
sunlight
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman') enjoys full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This species does best in well-drained soils, and should be planted in a location that offers some protection from strong winds. It prefers drier soil conditions and does not require much fertilization. For best results, water the plant deeply once every 2 to 3 weeks during the summer months, and avoid wetting the foliage. During the winter months, supplemental water is not necessary.
pruning
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman') should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before growth begins. Prune only the damaged, dead, or unruly branches and avoid taking out more than a third of the plant annually, since it may struggle to recover. Pruning should be done by removing individual stems back to a side shoot or to the main stem, just above the leaves. Pruning in late summer or early fall can damage the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Russian sage typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
