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Sage vs Russian Sage
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Posted by fernsk z2 Canada (My Page) on Wed, Jun 21, 06 at 18:06
| I understand that Russian Sage isn't really sage - right?
Russian sage was recommended to me to plant in an area where there will be full sun against a white stucco bldg with a cement sidewalk in front of it. The space is approximately 1 ft x 3 ft. I would like a plant that would grow to at least 2 feet to hide some vents and the gas line. I also grow cucumbers in an area just adjacent to this area - does sage hurt cucumbers? I would prefer to plant a real herb and then incorporate some others as I get going on my new "beds"
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RE: Sage vs Russian Sage
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| Russian Sage is actually Perovskia; it is a very airy plant and wouldn't hide a thing. I'm not sure what else to recommend because I'm not familiar with what grows in your climate. |
RE: Sage vs Russian Sage
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| I had/have Russian Sage in the front yard garden. It spread like crazy. I dug it up this spring and moved it to the back yard. However, I have about a dozen new plants in the bed I replanted with other things. It's pretty. A nice silvery color and has the sent and flowers of other sages. Against a white building I'd be inclined to want darker leaves than Russian Sage offers. Sage wouldn't hurt your cucumbers, however. Here's a link to a companion planting site that could give you some other ideas. http://member.melbpc.org.au/~slees/companionrotationtable.htm |
RE: Sage vs Russian Sage
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| I can't manage to keep Russian sage alive! I am on the third plant in as many years and this one looks like it is dying. I love the airy look of it. Someone said my dirt may be too rich for it. |
RE: Sage vs Russian Sage
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| Russian sage is only hardy to Zone 5. A healthy Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) might get tall enough for what you want, and it's very thick with big leaves. It's very pretty when it flowers. There's also Peony (Paeonia lactiflora), that could be big enough to work as well. Sorry, you're just not going to be able to grow the big perennial herbs up there. :( |
RE: Sage vs Russian Sage
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| Russian Sage for a USDA Zone 2? Who recommended that? Find an ornamental grass or something if you're wanting to hide anything. |
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