In Basket: March 2011

Dear Herb Companion,

THE ARTICLE “SAGE” in your September 2010 issue included a wonderful photo of many beautiful sage varieties. However, I would like to identify the lavender plant shown blooming high and full over in the back. Can you please help?

–Lillian Campbell, Williamsburg, Virginia

That lovely plant is Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia). It is a hardy, cold-tolerant perennial plant that blooms in summer and fall. It’s considered easy to grow and attracts butterflies to the garden. –Eds.


  • Published on Jan 31, 2011
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