Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
Russian Sage
In German
Japanische Kamelie
russische Sage
In French
Camellia japonais
sabio ruso
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Sage ruso
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
Ρωσική Sage
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Sábio russo
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
rosyjski Sage
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Russian Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage
Care of Japanese Camellia and Russian Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.