What is Russion Sage?
Russian sage is a flowering perennial also known as Perovskia atriplicifolia or simply “Perovskia.” This plant is famous for its hardiness, making it popular with gardeners who work in harsh environments. Russian sage is ideal for low-water gardening, landscaping in high traffic areas like freeway embankments, and for gardening in areas with very poor soil conditions. It grows readily in USDA zones five through nine, and sometimes in even cooler regions, under the right conditions.