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How far down do you cut Russian sage down. I’ve heard all the way to the ground and just the tips.
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Asked April 02, 2021, 8:29 PM EDT
How far down do you cut Russian sage down. I’ve heard all the way to the ground and just the tips.
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
It is recommended to cut Russian Sage back to between six inches and a foot above ground level in the spring to keep the plant from getting woody.
Here is more information on the cultural needs of Russian Sage: http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Plant_of_the_Month/Perovskia/
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/russian-sage-perovskia-atriplicifolia/
Here is more information on the cultural needs of Russian Sage: http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Plant_of_the_Month/Perovskia/
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/russian-sage-perovskia-atriplicifolia/
