Russian Sage

Mark — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:36:00 +0000

Russian sage thrives in the heat, tolerates poor soil and is resistant to deer and pests. It looks good with succulents and ornamental grasses. When we were planting I stepped on one of the 3″ plants we bought and broke it down to a 1/2″ stem with a single leaf. It didn’t bother it one bit. By the end of the summer that plant was full-size like the rest. It grows great int the rocky, alkaline soil in Eagle Mountain. Sounds good right?

Here is why I’ll never plant it again. It spreads. It sends roots out 20-30′ to pop up a new plant and it just won’t die. It is nearly impossible to remove from a yard. You’ve been warned.

Russian sage with purpler flowers. Also in the photo, Artimis Powis Castle, and an ornamental grass.

Height: 3-4′
Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full sun
Flowers: Summer
Low water requirements

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Leah — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:09:13 +0000

I love this plant. It suffered in a highly windy area, all the flowers were gone with one gusty day. We moved it to a more protected area and it grew much better. The smell of this plant is so good! It does not require much care other than the wind protection. We didn’t have any disease issues in 4 years.

Botanical Name: Philadelphus x virginalis
Height: 6-7′
Spacing: 4-6′
Spread: 4-5′
Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial sun
Color: White blossoms
Foliage: Ovate 3 inch medium green leaves
Blooms: May – early June

Plants & Trees In Eagle Mountain, UT » flowers

Russian Sage

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