Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
Russian Sage
काली लकड़ी
In German
russische Sage
Schwarzes Holz
In French
sabio ruso
Bois noir
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Blackwood
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Madeira preta
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Czarne drewno
In Latin
Russian Sage
Press
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Blackwood
Season and care of Russian Sage and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Blackwood Physical Information
Russian Sage and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Russian Sage and Blackwood are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Russian Sage and Blackwood
Care of Russian Sage and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.