Russian Sage

Clusters of violet-blue, tubular flowers on upright, grey-white shoots in August and September and deeply-cut and lobed, grey-green leaves. This deciduous sub-shrub is perfect for a sunny, well-drained shrub or mixed border. One of our recommended plants, it copes well with dry, chalky soil and salt-laden air.Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, poor to moderately fertileRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: violet-blueOther features: when crushed the foliage smells strongly of sageHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In March cut back to the permanent framework of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet', Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii 'Blue Wonder', Allium x hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote', Echinops ritro, Eryngium bourgatiiThis plant is featured in the Gravel Gardens Collection. Click here to view the ready-made border design
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