Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Russian Sage
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
russische Sage
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
sabio ruso
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Russian Sage
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Russian Sage and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Russian Sage and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Russian Sage and Bird Cherry
Care of Russian Sage and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.