Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Russian Sage
Pot Marigold
In German
russische Sage
Ringelblume
In French
sabio ruso
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Caléndula
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
pot Marigold
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Russian Sage
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Perovskia
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Russian Sage and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Russian Sage and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Russian Sage and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Pot Marigold
Care of Russian Sage and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.