Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
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
H1, H2, 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
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Brake Fern
In Hindi
Russian Sage
Brake Fern Plant
In German
russische Sage
Brems Farnanlage
In French
sabio ruso
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Russian Sage
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Brake Fern
Season and care of Russian Sage and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Sage and Brake Fern Physical Information
Russian Sage and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Brake Fern are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Russian Sage and Brake Fern
Care of Russian Sage and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Brake Fern pruning is done 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 Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.