Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Insects
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
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Russian Sage
भारतीय मैलो
In German
russische Sage
indische Malve
In French
sabio ruso
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Sage ruso
malva india
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Mallow indiana
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Russian Sage
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Russian Sage and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Russian Sage and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Russian Sage and Indian Mallow
Care of Russian Sage and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.