Extended bloom time

Prime Time Russian Sage

Extended bloom time

Blue-purple flower spikes
Blooms midsummer to fall
Grows 30-36 in. tall
Drought tolerant and deer resistant
Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Drought-tolerant, easy-care perennial offers a long season of color. Prime Time Russian Sage blooms earlier and has denser flower spikes than Rocketman Sage. Growing 30-36 in. tall, this compact, bushy plant has extra-large, blue-purple flowers than open in midsummer and provide color into fall. The flowers lure butterflies and pollinators to the garden, while deer tend to avoid. Low maintenance perennial handles the heat and humidity, too. Ideal for planting as a specimen or grouping together. Plant in full sun. Zones 4-9.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/8/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/12/24 - 5/31/24
8B	2/13/24 - 5/12/24
9A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
10A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 5/29/24 Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/24

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Prime Time'
Height: 30 - 36"
Spacing:24 - 30"
Depth:Top of plant should be just below the soil
Spread:24 - 30"
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Butterflies, Pollinators
Color: Purple-blue shades
Size: #1 Bareroot
Blooms: Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Zone: 4-9

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Calyxes/flower spikes
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Prune your Russian sage plant in early spring before new growth emerges, about six weeks after the last predicted frost date for your region. This will rejuvenate the plant, maintain a manageable size and produce heavier blooming on the new growth. Cut it back to about 6 inches above the soil.
Foliage: Attractive, finely dissected foliage on silvery stems.