Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Russian Sage
QUICKSTICK
In German
russische Sage
QUICKSTICK
In French
sabio ruso
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Sage ruso
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
QuickStick
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Russian Sage
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Perovskia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Quickstick
Season and care of Russian Sage and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Quickstick Physical Information
Russian Sage and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Quickstick are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Sage and Quickstick
Care of Russian Sage and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.