Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Treating fever
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Russian Sage
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
russische Sage
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
sabio ruso
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Sage ruso
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Ρωσική Sage
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Sábio russo
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
rosyjski Sage
winobluszcz
In Latin
Russian Sage
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Perovskia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper
Care of Russian Sage and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.