Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
A2, 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Russian Sage
Aaraar
In German
russische Sage
Wacholder
In French
sabio ruso
Genévrier
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Juniperus
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Jałowiec
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Juniperus
In Latin
Russian Sage
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Perovskia
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Juniper
Season and care of Russian Sage and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Juniper Physical Information
Russian Sage and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Juniper are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Juniper
Care of Russian Sage and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.