Garden Design Roses Russian Sage Hyacinth
Russian sage is most notably lauded for its flowers and ability to thrive where little else can grow.
Garden design roses russian sage hyacinth. Echinacea varieties and hazy purple perovskia atriplicifolia russian sage mingle in designer piet oudolf s garden at hummelo. This resilient plant has become a mainstay in the summer garden both for its good looks and undemanding nature. Keeping a garden with this lush full look involves some weeding but more importantly the willingness to pull out and throw away perennials and ground covers that are growing into each other.
Native to central asian countries and named in honor of the russian general v a. Pokorski russian sage is a member of the illustrious mint family and like other mint family members the woody stems and leaves are very aromatic. Rich in texture and interest this fragrant garden border features a fresh color palette of blue and purple perennial flowers.
Plant these wonderful perennial plants near a pool where they can be reflected for double the pleasure. The rounded multipetaled rose flowers contrast with the spiky stems of russian sage and the warm reds pinks magentas. Russian sage is at the top of the list of those fuss free garden perennials that you simply buy plant and enjoy.
This lush country garden features bonica shrub roses hydrangea vinca miscanthus morning light russian sage lilac and daylily to name but a few. Just give them full sun and well drained soil then sit back and delight in their tranquil beauty. Roses rosa spp pair well with russian sage in all sorts of ways.
Leaves are soft and grayish green and emit a subtle sage like aroma. Jul 24 2016 explore julie ratio s board landscape ideas russian sage on pinterest. Denim n lace russian sage the perfect companion to roses this perennial offers fragrant gray green foliage below long slender wands of blue blooms from midsummer to mid fall.
Cut back after winter damage. Russian sage s garden interest persists well past its blooms have faded. Photograph courtesy of my garden school.