Russian Sage plant profile
Salvia yangii
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Russian Sage
Russian sage is a clump-forming perennial best set out in spring, the standard window for cold-hardy perennials. NC State notes the plant flowers best and is less likely to flop when grown in full sun, and to cut stems back to several inches above the ground in early spring.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Russian Sage in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
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Also watch for: flopping sprawling stems.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Salvia yangii (Russian Sage)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.