Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
-
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Russian Sage
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
russische Sage
Rotkohl
In French
sabio ruso
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Red Cabbage
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Russian Sage
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Russian Sage and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Russian Sage and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Russian Sage and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Russian Sage and Red Cabbage
Care of Russian Sage and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.