Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Russian Sage
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
russische Sage
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
sabio ruso
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Sage ruso
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Russian Sage
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Perovskia
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Boston Fern
Season and care of Russian Sage and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Sage and Boston Fern Physical Information
Russian Sage and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Boston Fern are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Boston Fern
Care of Russian Sage and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.