Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Russian Sage
शतावर
In German
russische Sage
Gemüsespargel
In French
sabio ruso
Asperge
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Asparagus
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Asparagus
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Russian Sage
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Perovskia
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Asparagus
Season and care of Russian Sage and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Asparagus Physical Information
Russian Sage and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Asparagus are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Russian Sage and Asparagus
Care of Russian Sage and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.