Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Russian Sage
काली मिर्च
In German
russische Sage
Pfeffer
In French
sabio ruso
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Russian Sage
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Black pepper
Season and care of Russian Sage and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Black pepper Physical Information
Russian Sage and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Russian Sage and Black pepper are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Russian Sage and Black pepper
Care of Russian Sage and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
