Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Not Available
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen
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, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Russian Sage
Broomsedge grass
In German
russische Sage
broomsedge Gras
In French
sabio ruso
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Sage ruso
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Russian Sage
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Perovskia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Broomsedge
Season and care of Russian Sage and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Broomsedge Physical Information
Russian Sage and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Broomsedge are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Broomsedge
Care of Russian Sage and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.