Zone 9 · Russian Sage

Planting Russian Sage in Zone 9

Perovskia atriplicifolia

✅ Russian Sage thrives in zone 9 (hardy 4–9)

Can I plant today?

Russian Sage has a specific planting window in zone 9. Check back in spring.

Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

around February 15

Zone's first frost

around December 15

Bloom window

July – September

Peak bloom

August

Sun required

full sun

Mature height

36"

Spacing

36" apart

Type

perennial

How to plant Russian Sage in zone 9

Plant in spring in dry, well-drained soil. Silver foliage with airy blue spikes. Cut back to 6" each spring.

Russian Sage peaks in August. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

Shasta Daisy

Peaks in July

Purple Coneflower

Peaks in July

Daffodil

Peaks in April

Bee Balm

Peaks in July

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