Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Brazil
  
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-8
  
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
  
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial 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
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
  
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
  
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
  
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
In Hindi
Russian Sage
  
Raintree
  
In German
russische Sage
  
raintree
  
In French
sabio ruso
  
raintree
  
In Spanish
Sage ruso
  
raintree
  
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
  
Raintree
  
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
  
Raintree
  
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
  
Raintree
  
In Latin
Russian Sage
  
Raintree
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Perovskia
  
Brunfelsia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Petunioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Raintree
Season and care of Russian Sage and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Sage and Raintree Physical Information
Russian Sage and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Raintree are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Russian Sage and Raintree
Care of Russian Sage and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Raintree 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.