Will Russian Sage Reseed in the Garden?
Russian sage, or Perovskia atriplicifolia, is a shrubby perennial that sports long stems, dusty-silver, pungently fragrant leaves and clusters of small purple-blue flowers. It grows to 5 feet and has been known to self-seed occasionally. Does this Spark an idea?
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Propagation
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Russian sage is best grown from established plants purchased from nurseries or garden centers, but can be propagated by stem cuttings or from seed. If not harvested, the seed may fall to the ground and develop into new plants.
Growing Conditions
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Russian sage, which is not a culinary herb, likes very well-drained, rich sandy soil and full sun. It does well in hot, dry areas, where it should be trimmed back each spring to about a foot from the ground to encourage growth.
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Seedling Care
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Russian sage seedlings that emerge spontaneously from dropped seed should be treated like other new plants being introduced to the garden. Ken Brown of the You Can Learn Series website reports that he simply digs up his seedlings and moves them to another area where they do very well.
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