On Saturday I drove up to Prescott Valley to visit my sister and was introduced to a new plant that I had not seen before. I kept seeing these shrubs all along the street up to my sister's house so I asked her what they were. She said she thought they were Russian Sage. Sure enough, that's what it's called. The plant is native to Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tibet and is not of the same genus as other plants called "sage".
Wikipedia says that "it requires full sun, but is hardy and cold tolerant. It is also tolerant of dry chalky soils with high pH, salt tolerant, and drought tolerant." That makes them just about perfect for northern Arizona.
I just thought they were quite beautiful lining the streets and decorating the yards.
A real 'explosive' looking plant!
ReplyDeletePretty! I haven't seen it before -- it probably doesn't grow here. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking sage bush. Haven't seen one like that here in South Europe.
ReplyDeleteMersad
Mersad Donko Photography
I've never heard of these nor have I seen them. Thanks for sharing. They are beautiful. Probably wouldn't be too good in sandy, hot Florida!
ReplyDeleteNever seen before, they are beautiful !
ReplyDeleteThey really are an attractive plant Sharon, isn't sage a herb that can be used in cooking?
ReplyDeleteSo frilly and frothy looking. Love that pale lavender.
ReplyDeleteWhen you start looking for them, they seem to be every where around here.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed your visit!
these are really beautiful, they are so dainty they remind me of a fern.
ReplyDeleteThey are very pretty. I like the color.
ReplyDeleteWe have them here too and I quite like them!
ReplyDeleteI love them, I think we call them perowskias!
ReplyDeleteThe actual name of that plant is Rocket Man Russian Sage. See this post: http://oddballobservations.blogspot.com/2014/08/i-won-one.html
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty, and I haven't seen it before either.
ReplyDeleteMust be in a hurry to show its lavender side. After all, it's rushin'.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything like it...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA favorite of the bees.
ReplyDeleteYes, those plants are beautiful and perfect for desert country.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very appealing plant. I don't think I have seen them either.
ReplyDeleteI want one! :-) Thanks for the info, Sharon.
ReplyDelete