Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, 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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Russian Sage
फ्लॉक्स
In German
russische Sage
Phlox
In French
sabio ruso
Phlox
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Phlox
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Phlox
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Phlox
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Phlox
In Latin
Russian Sage
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Polemoniaceae
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 Garden Phlox
Season and care of Russian Sage and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Russian Sage and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Garden Phlox
Care of Russian Sage and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.