Add airy elegance and long-lasting color to your garden with Russian Sage, a hardy perennial prized for its silvery foliage and tall, wispy spires of lavender-blue blooms. Flowering from midsummer through fall, this drought-tolerant beauty thrives in full sun and poor soils, making it a favorite for low-maintenance landscapes and pollinator gardens. Its aromatic, finely textured leaves and graceful structure add movement and a soft glow to garden beds, borders, and mass plantings—perfect for pairing with grasses or bold summer perennials. Light: Full sun Water: Low; highly drought-tolerant once established Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall Foliage: Silvery-green, aromatic, and finely divided Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer- and rabbit-resistant Height: 3–5 feet Spread: 2–4 feet Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9 Difficulty: Easy – tough, reliable, and low-maintenance
