Plant Care Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perovskia atriplicifolia

About Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perovskia is an erect, perennial shrub that is clump-forming, 3-4' tall and 3 to 4' wide. This plant blooms in the summer and is used in perennial beds and as a filler plant. Salvia prefers full sun in well-drained soil.

Taxonomy

Salvia yangii
Salvia
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage and Perovskia atriplicifolia

How to care for Perovskia atriplicifolia

💦 Water

How often to water your Perovskia atriplicifolia

Water needs for Perovskia atriplicifolia
0.5 cups
every 9

Perovskia atriplicifolia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Perovskia atriplicifolia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Perovskia atriplicifolia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Perovskia atriplicifolia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Perovskia atriplicifolia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Perovskia atriplicifolia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Perovskia atriplicifolia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Perovskia atriplicifolia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Perovskia atriplicifolia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Perovskia atriplicifolia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Perovskia atriplicifolia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Perovskia atriplicifolia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Perovskia atriplicifolia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Perovskia atriplicifolia doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Perovskia atriplicifolia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Perovskia atriplicifolia should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Perovskia atriplicifolia is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Perovskia atriplicifolia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Perovskia atriplicifolia can be propagated by the leaf method. To propagate:

  • Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off.
  • To get the leaf to root, you can either:
    • Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Perovskia atriplicifolia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perovskia atriplicifolia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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