Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
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China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
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Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Hydrangea
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Russian Sage
Hydrangea
In German
russische Sage
Hortensie
In French
sabio ruso
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Hortensia
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Hortênsia
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Hortensja
In Latin
Russian Sage
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Perovskia
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Russian Sage and Hydrangea
Season and care of Russian Sage and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Russian Sage and Hydrangea Physical Information
Russian Sage and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Hydrangea are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Hydrangea
Care of Russian Sage and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.