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Definition of russian sage

russian sage

Plural:Russian sages
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A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial subshrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to Central and South Asia (Salvia yangii, formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia), widely cultivated as an ornamental garden flower for its aromatic silvery-gray foliage and tall, airy panicles of small lavender-blue to violet blossoms that bloom from midsummer into autumn.

Example

"The landscaper planted rows of Russian sage along the sunny walkway to provide vibrant purple blooms throughout the dry summer months."

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• Nearby Words

russell viper
russell's viper
russia
russian sage
russian tortoise
ruta
rutabaga

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Russian sage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/russian%20sage
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