How to Plant Russian Sage
Add Russian sage to the landscape or perennial garden in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and the result is a plant that will produce beautiful, purple spikes. Russian sage will bloom for three months and provide a wispy, airy silhouette well into winter. Read on to learn how to plant Russian sage. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select a sunny location with soil that is well-drained and loamy. Avoid soils that are excessively sandy or filled with clay. Amend the soil by adding compost if needed.
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Dig a hole using a trowel or shovel. Create a hole that is at least three inches wider and deeper than the root ball of the Russian sage.
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Remove the Russian sage from the package it was purchased in. Discard the packaging if it was purchased bare root from a nursery or recycle the planting container for other plant uses.
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Gently separate the roots if the Russian sage has become root-bound from the container.
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Place the Russian sage root ball into the planting hole. Fill the hole with soil until a small mound is created. Using the hands, pat down the soil around the Russian sage, anchoring the roots.
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Water the soil around the newly-planted Russian sage until well moistened. Continue to water daily for a week or two. Once the plant is established, it needs water only during dry weeks.
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Sit back and admire the beautiful, airy spikes of Russian sage from the end of June into early fall.
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Tips & Warnings
Plant Russian sage in clumps of three, separating the plants by 18 inches.
Pair Russian sage with contrasting flowers such as black-eyed Susans or celosia.
