Russian sage
noun
: an upright Asian subshrub (Perovskia atriplicifolia) of the mint family that is grown as an ornamental for its long narrow panicles of violet-blue flowers and grayish-green stems and leaves
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Russian sage tolerates dry soils, too, once established and is beautiful massed or used as edging.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Russian sage is another crop that doesn't need much attention and handles dry weather happily.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
One thing Russian sage can't live without is full sun, which is essential for healthy bloom production.
—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Russian sage is another crop that doesn't need much attention and handles dry weather happily.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
One thing Russian sage can't live without is full sun, which is essential for healthy bloom production.
—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Russian sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russian%20sage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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