Russian Sage is a durable, drought-tolerant perennial known for its airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers and silvery foliage. Blooming from midsummer into fall, it provides long-lasting color and texture while thriving in hot, dry conditions. Excellent for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes.
Key Features
Lavender-blue flower spikes
Long bloom season (summer → fall)
Silvery aromatic foliage
Extremely drought tolerant
Excellent pollinator plant
Specs
Mature Height: 3–5 ft
Mature Width: 2–4 ft
Sun: Full sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Zone: 4–9
Form: Upright / airy
Spacing Guidance
2–3 ft spacing
Great for:
Sunny borders
Pollinator gardens
Low-water landscapes
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
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Craig Lawrence
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
Ivory Silk® Tree Lilac
Anonymous
LOVE IT
Plant looks great in my garden
Brandon Arborvitae
Anonymous
These were exactly what we were hoping for. The foliage has a really nice golden tint that brightens up our yard compared to the typical dark green arborvitae. Plants arrived healthy and planted easily. Very happy with the purchase.
Amber Gold Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) | Golden Evergreen Shrub
David Shaw
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Installation Service
Kevin Kane
Arrived when scheduled and installers did a great job.Very happy
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
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