Russian Sage is from the Lamiaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Shrub so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Shrub you may have.
What is the best way to repot your Russian Sage?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Russian Sage.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Russian Sage
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Russian Sage loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Russian Sage needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer, fall and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral, alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Russian Sage out of the original pot
Russian Sage can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Russian Sage as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Russian Sage to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Russian Sage would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Russian Sage with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Purpleleaf Sand Cherry so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to nurture your Russian Sage
Read on for some additional information on the care of Russian Sage.
What plant family is Russian Sage from?
To take care of your Russian Sage in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Shrub in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Lamiaceae that is non-toxic.
Does Russian Sage have any other names?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Russian Sage? You may have come across Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia or Salvia yangii (formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia) in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Privet. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Butterfly Orchid?
If your Russian Sage is repotted, will it bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 3-5 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Russian Sage should also come with Blue, purple blooms at Summer, fall time. Check out Pussy Willow for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
After repotting Russian Sage, should you keep inside or out?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Russian Sage inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 3a–9b (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Asia.
After you have repot Russian Sage, how should you take care of it?
In the aftercare of Russian Sage, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (3a–9b (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Russian Sage is from (Asia). If you do this correctly, your Russian Sage should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 3-5 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wide.