Talk about dynamic. Russian Sage is the jack of all trades when it comes to its various roles in the garden. A classy perennial, Russian Sage features flushes of lilac-blue blooms throughout the summer that are both very showy and also highly fragrant. Its greatest quality is its tenacity—nothing can stop it from giving a beautiful floral performance. Whether your landscape is plagued by deer or ravaged by extreme heat and drought, Russian Sage takes everything nature throws at it without losing a step. Russian Sage is also perfect for pollinator gardens as they are irresistible to bees and butterflies. With their pleasing fragrance, you’ll want to add these airy blooms to cut flower arrangements too. Give this tough, talented sun-loving perennial a place of honor in your beds, borders and containers and you won’t be disappointed.