Russian Sage 'Little Spire'

About this plant

'Little Spire' Russian Sage is a captivating and low-maintenance perennial, celebrated for its upright, bushy habit and persistent bloom. Its delicate, feathery spikes of lavender-blue flowers emerge in mid-summer and continue through fall, creating a stunning haze of color that perfectly complements its aromatic, silvery-gray foliage. This cultivar is a more compact selection, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, containers, or the front of a perennial border where it provides long-lasting visual interest and texture. Ideal for xeriscaping, cottage gardens, or pollinator-friendly landscapes, 'Little Spire' thrives in challenging conditions, including heat, drought, and poor soils. Its strong architectural form and unique coloring make it a standout specimen or a beautiful mass planting. It attracts a wealth of beneficial insects, adding life and movement to your garden throughout the blooming season. With its elegant appearance and robust nature, 'Little Spire' Russian Sage from A Cut Above offers a sophisticated yet effortless touch to any garden design. Plant it where its aromatic qualities can be appreciated, perhaps along a walkway or near a seating area, and enjoy its enduring beauty from summer until the first hard frost.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal care once established. Prune in early spring, cutting back stems to 6-12 inches to encourage new growth and a compact shape. Avoid heavy mulching in humid climates to prevent crown rot.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.