Perennial
Russian Sage
Salvia yangii
Monrovia® varieties
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#1MonroviaFrom$16.95
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Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size3-5 feet × 3-4 feet
About Russian Sage
Russian sage (Salvia yangii, formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a woody-based perennial subshrub from Central Asia, prized for its silver aromatic stems and long panicles of lavender-blue flowers in summer through fall. In NE Florida zone 9b it is marginal — high summer humidity can shorten its lifespan — so provide the hottest, driest, best-drained site possible for best results. Starting at $16.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Purple, Blue
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun all day; in NE Florida's summer heat, excellent drainage is essential to prevent crown rot. Plants may be short-lived in zone 9b due to high humidity — choose the most exposed, airy site available.
Water
Water sparingly; Russian sage is highly drought tolerant and will decline in wet or poorly drained soils. In NE Florida's rainy summers, raised beds or mounded soil improve drainage and extend plant life.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in lean, sharply drained sandy or loam soil — do not amend with organic matter or fertilize heavily, as rich soils cause floppy growth. Alkaline to neutral pH preferred; avoid wet clay.
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Common questions
Is Russian Sage a good plant for St. Augustine?
Russian Sage is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 3-5 feet × 3-4 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.