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Genus: Perovskia Species: atriplicifolia Common Name: Russian Sage Family: Lamiaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Western Pakistan Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 5 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Blue or lavender Propagation: Seed, stem cutting or division Zone: 5-9 Note: This woody-based plant is suitable for perennial borders. Russian Sage should be cut back to the ground in early Spring, before new growth begins. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.