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Perovskia atriplicifolia | Russian sage
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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.
Available FALL 2026. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when available for purchase.
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a sun-loving, aromatic shrub that is most often treated as a perennial. Grey-white stems are cloaked in coarsely toothed leaves with grey undersides; elegant spires of lavender-blue flowers appear in mid to late summer. Flowers dry nicely on the plant and grey stems lend interest to the winter garden. Easy to grow in most soils, but prefers well-drained.
Tip: cut to the ground in spring to encourage strong shoots and good flowers.
Distinctions: Selected as Perennial Plant of the Year from the Perennial Plant Association in 1995.
Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Lamiaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 36 to 60 in.
Spread: 24 to 48 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil Conditions: well-drained, average soil
Bloom Time: July to October
Native Range: Himalayas, western China
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Ordering information
Preorders
You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.
We will resume shipping plants as soon as plants are ready and temperatures are appropriate in our location and yours.
We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.
Shipping
Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.
- 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
- 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
- trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
- seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00
We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.
Nursery pick up
We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Plant Sizes
We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:
- 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
- 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
- 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)
Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.
Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.
Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.
Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.
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