How to Propagate Russian Sage through Cuttings

[@Growingthehomegarden]

For an Update on how these cuttings did as well as a couple of adaptations I did check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYuzfXh_p9N7qsU

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Polinators love russian sage too. I have a hedge row of it on the property, it’s bustling with bees all the time.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

For sure! They are always loaded with pollinators when in bloom.

[@Ellie-yx8ni]

Thank you! What a well presented video. I was looking for how to propagate my russian sage here in South Carolina, but the tip for the juice bottle cloches was so appreciated too!

[@appalachianjungle5816]

That’s an awesome idea to use a juice container! Thank you!

[@tagbogard]

Great video and loved that you mentioned sterilizing the pruners in between cuttings. I'll add that unless you know for sure that you're non-reactive, use gloves when handling Russian Sage! It is known to cause skin reactions, especially when you are exposed to the "sap."

[@risabee6312]

Thank you for this! A small piece of one of my new Russian sage plants was broken off so I wanted to try to root it. Your video is so helpful, wish me luck! 💚🐝

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome and good luck!

[@MichaelShimniok]

Thanks for this vid. Crossing fingers. Fun fact: Russian Sage was reclassified as Salvia yangii (formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia) in 2017. "S. yangii has been the subject of subsequent studies seeking to clarify the relationships within Mentheae. Further research combined palynological analysis of pollen grains with rbcL sequencing to provide additional support for the relationship between Perovskia and Salvia clade I. It also distinguished between S. yangii and S. abrotanoides, while confirming their close relationship. A subsequent multigene study (four cpDNA markers and two nrDNA markers) redrew parts of the Mentheae cladogram, making Rosmarinus a sister group to Perovskia." (Wikipedia) Interesting that Rosemary and Russian Sage share a common ancestor!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Yep, but it takes a long time for those reclassifications to take hold in the public. Dogwoods are another recently reclassified.

[@GeorgymonF]

You can smell the relationship. They smell very similar

[@philisbramlett6890]

Thank You So Much ! I've been searching for a long time without success on how to propagate russian sage and lavendar . Then, here you are: Simple & Sweet Easy Instructions No fancy . No Big $$ Investment . Common sense . Mother Nature . And You . I can do this . I can afford this . Can you show show a close up of a node ? I just could not get a glimpse of it . I'm so excited . What are the care / lighting / moisture / soil requirements of russian sage . I'm a zone 5b. Alkylotic soil. Again Thank You for such a Great Video . I've just found you and subscribed so , I'm looking forward to learning and growing a beautiful small landscape " Cottage Garden type around my home with a few vegetables if I can ever get tree roots and weeds under control . I have a few hand tools but, my $ are poor and my strength is slow & steady . My Faith is Strong . My home is a Blessing 🌬 🕯. I praying for a special puppy when I can afford it for love & companionship. I miss not having a pet in my life . Gardens do wonders for this 💞

[@teresaholland4790]

Great job on this project

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Thank you!

[@DonostiGros]

Really helpful, thanks so much, from London.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carenallen5841]

Ty..great information ❤

[@brynnhepworth2773]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@tayloralison8575]

Could you go into detail a little more about the option that is sand and Pete? What type of sand and what exactly is the Pete you use? Options for buying it online would be greatly appreciated as well. Lastly what would be the best time to plant these propagations in the ground for zone 5?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I generally will use a builders sand, paver sand, or play sand. Those are usually available at a local garden center somewhere. I wouldn't want to order them online due to weight and shipping costs. For peat it is sphagnum peat moss that is usually sold in compressed bags. That is normally available at local garden centers. You can substitute coir (shredded coconut husks) for the peat. For zone 5 check what your last frost date then wait about 2 weeks and you should be safe to plant outdoors. Hope that helps! Here's an affiliate link to some compressed coir that can be used as an alternative to peat: amzn.to/3VBGc9J

[@debraeckart2556]

Great presentation. Thank you.

[@mimispeike793]

I've tried to root Russian Sage cuttings with no luck. I'll try again. Thanks.

[@joyhamilton4248]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Thanks for watching!

[@tiq6877]

great video, thank you!

[@VivSees]

Thank you for this!

[@sapphiresennelier2319]

Wow! This is awesome. I love the simplicity of this. I have started lavender in water first - is this necessary or can it, also, go straight into dirt? Thank you!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Lavender can be rooted in water as can Russian sage. I generally prefer the soil method since the roots develop in the environment they will be planted in. Nutrients are readily available as soon as they start pushing out roots.

[@sapphiresennelier2319]

@@Growingthehomegarden Thank you! That makes loads of sense.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You're welcome!

[@dianekeller4760]

Great video.. Did you leave the tops on the juice jars? IA there anything else you would recommend if someone didn't have juice jars or anything like that to use? Thank you

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I left the cap off the jugs. There are lot of things you can use as alternatives though. Plastic bags can be tented over the pots. Glass pickle jars, milk jugs, and pretty much anything that allows some ventilation and light but reduces water loss.

[@stevesutty1]

Disposable cups or any plastic cups or even an clean empty tin

[@jimmcdonald5746]

Thanks for sharing

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Thanks for watching!

[@KristiSage]

Hello, Thank you so much for your very informative video on Russian Sage cuttings! A brush we used in our first home we purchased in Arizona & that I’d like in our new home for a fence line. I know it can grow rather high, but what would you say is the height this plant could grow to? Our neighbors have some unsightly belongings we’d like to block for our line of sight and felt this could be a nice boarder giving us beautiful flowers and foliage.. thanks for your help, kristi 💕 currently in September & I read now is a good time to start them.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

It would make a nice low shrub but probably wouldn't get much above 4' in height depending on the variety. Most of ours tend to be much smaller than that. It definitely would be a cool boarder plant but I don't know if it could grow high enough to cover your neighbor's things.

[@KristiSage]

Growing The Home Garden, thank you! Thanks again! I guess we’ll need to look at other options, as much as I love the Russian Sage, will it be y’all enough is the question. Your ideas would be welcomed. Planting on the line of a chain link fence.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

@@KristiSage In Arizona I think you should look into Vitex aka Chaste Tree. It's a larger shrub with beautiful flowers when in bloom.

[@KristiSage]

Ok.. thx. I’ll have a look ✌🏼

[@gfutube1]

Thanks. Will try

[@monahillable]

where did you get your greenhouse? this was a really helpful video!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

It's a Harbor Freight greenhouse. It's done ok over the years. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@philisbramlett6890]

It's late Sept. 2022. and already getting cold in Zone 5 . Do I propagate and dare to wean them to the cold and into the ground ?

[@aaronruby4489]

Just now seeing the video. How late in the year can we begin propagating? It’s late June here in Arkansas. Thanks

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You should be good throughout the summer. If it's blooming you can cut back the blooms to find good cutting material and take from it.

[@julie2x]

Can you only do this in early spring before they have flowers?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You can do them at other times. Just cut back the flowers. I've even rooted them from hardwood cuttings. Russian sage gradually hardens off like shrubs do. That material can be used for cuttings.

[@cheesekake1841]

I think I've watched this video a few times so far... It's time for me to go do it. I planted a Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage in my yard two months ago, do you think they're old enough for the cuttings to propagate? Thanks.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Probably, just look for a good cutting material that isn't too floppy or weak. It needs to be a little firm so it doesn't wilt easily.

[@JagjinderSingh]

Great video! How often should I water these? Mine also drooped after a couple of days. Out of 6 cuttings, only 1 remain straight after a week but today that also drooped. Am I putting too much water?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Only use enough water to keep the medium slightly damp. You may want to use a spray bottle to spritz the leaves every now and then.

[@JagjinderSingh]

@@Growingthehomegarden Thank you for the quick reply. I shall try it out again. I hope I am not too late to grow a root from the cuttings (I am in Chicago).

[@vesnafilipovic3779]

Which time of the year, we can propagate Russian sage and in which zone you are? Nice video.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Late spring through summer is best. I have been able to propagate from hardwood cuttings sometimes. Russian sage is kind of a subscriber perennial. I'm in zone 7.

[@tanarehbein7768]

I plant rhubarb around my fruit trees to keep the deer away. Now I'm going to add Russian sage!

[@gardeningbyheart4912]

Can you take a cutting after the plant has already started blooming? Thanks!

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Some plants are better with cuttings taken before blooming but catmint is fine to have cuttings taken after it's been blooming. Just cut off the blooms so it doesn't try to produce seed or flowers.

[@gardeningbyheart4912]

Growing The Home Garden thank you!

[@TheDemiLovatoFan19]

Thank you so much I did not see the top of the justice bottle is it open or closed ?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I normally leave it open so that there can be some air flow.

[@beatrizwoodall4646]

When you place your plastic juice bottle do you use it capped or uncapped and how frequently do you water it?

[@dalejandro5088]

How often do I water them during the rooting process?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

It's going to depend on your climate some. Make sure the medium never dries out but isn't overly soggy.

[@kysmik8214]

Hi, bought R. sage a few years ago to border a flower garden and now it IS the flower garden, it has taken over the space. Is it safe for me to pull them up and re-pot them? They are abot 10" tall and there are lots of them.

[@philisbramlett6890]

All I received were some freshly cut branches in full dried blooms . Any chance there are seeds I can plant in the medium to grow ? Please ssy YES ?

[@scotthockey959]

you can grow these inside? no sun needed? what month is best to cut them im in new york? thanks

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You could to them indoors until rooted but you would need to make sure to acclimate them again to the outdoor sun and temperatures. You could probably do them now in New York and continue through summer. Late summer cuttings may be in danger of not making it through winter so I would probably want to make sure they were well rooting about 6 weeks before your first frost date.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

@@MrBigsteve518 You could do that. Just make sure it isn't in full sun with a tent. That could cook them. The LED light would work well.

[@MeganMcMay]

I live in Zone 7b. Is there a certain time that I should do this? Would it be too late in July?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Anytime this summer should work. I've done hardwood cuttings of it as well with some success.

[@patriceheeran3506]

When is best to plant these cuttings? Fall or spring?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

It's best in the spring and early summer but you can plant them in the fall as well. I have managed hardwood cuttings with the stems in the winter too.

[@jenncordray7585]

Can you use a larger cutting to do this?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

You could go larger but the more there is the more water it takes to sustain itself. A 4 inch cutting is ideal but you could probably root a 6 inch ok. As a hardwood the 6 inch would be fine and you could go 8 inches too.

[@plantsoverpills1643]

Assuming you took the cuttings before the blooms started forming?

[@kathrynmichaels6215]

How often do you water the cuttings and do you water the pot or the tray below?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I try to water from the bottom in the tray which wicks up into the container. If covered with a cloche (plastic bottle) there should be plenty of humidity in the container for the bottom watering to be effective.

[@suefratric7228]

How long would it take for Russian sage to go from a cutting to full size?

[@linzwalker436]

I think three years if growing conditions are good

[@staciaallison5638]

Can you suggest another way to root outside? Im in Illinois, zone 5b. I dont have a greenhouse and it doesn't look like its something that I will be doing this summer. I had one but after 7 years I lost it last year in the winter. Snow was awful. Ive been looking into the smaller ones that I can just use for cuttings but really haven't found one that has good ratings. Any portable greenhouse suggestions would be great. Guess this is a twofer question. Thanks so much.

[@sislertx]

Im gonna try texas prepper 2 green house...its.cheap and i think in my.skill.range...which isnt much .doing it brcause im tired ofnthe garahe being full of plants.

[@martyvalle5151]

So l striped the green off the stem of Russian sage hoping to get some roots Instead I'm getting new baby leaves where l removed leaves🍃 instead of roots is this normal ?

[@wesleyhackney]

Have you ever tried doing any cutting and not using the plastic bottles to cover up the pot. I’ve had success with some cutting for a few plants. I usually mist them daily though and keep them in dark shady are outside

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I have. To me it's just an easy way to keep that humidity level high without doing the misting. Sometimes misting by hand is easy to forget. Ideally I would setup an automatic misting system.

[@wesleyhackney]

Growing The Home Garden my problem with using the dome is it seems the cuttings get too damp and wilt.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

@@wesleyhackney How often do you lift the domes when you try it that way? - Dave

[@priscillawilliams6245]

@@Growingthehomegarden How often should you lift the dome?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I would try to daily but a day or two could be skipped occasionally with too bad of a result .

[@alicebradford9307]

I couldn’t see if you cut off the top or bottom of the plastic bottle.

[@kimberly8185]

How often do you water? Do you leave the lids on the bottles?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I don't usually leave the lids on that way there is some air coming in. The need for watering is rare but I check the pots every couple days and if the soil seems like it is getting a little dry I add some.

[@sislertx]

One rule to.remember ...if a big box.atore had a bunch of things...its easy to start from cuttings..and or.seeds

[@louiselemarr533]

❤️🐶

[@monadavisstudio]

I wish you could send me some cuttings to me in Sweden. I would love to try it. Cannot find them at nursingschools here.

[@Growingthehomegarden]

They are fairly common here. There may be some seed companies you can order from and grow it that way. I'm not sure what is available in Sweden though.

[@monadavisstudio]

Well, I can find seeds overe here. How long time does it take to grow from seed?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

@@monadavisstudio It's a slow one to germinate. You probably will have a flowering plant in it's second or third year.

[@sureshpatel3225]

How many type of this Russian sages are?

[@Growingthehomegarden]

I'm not sure exactly but there are several cultivars. Little Spire, Longin, Denim N Lace, are a few.

[@annlau1946]

Cutting propagations in sandy pot ！Learning a lot！Thx！

[@michelgirod4558]

Is not Pérovskia

[@Growingthehomegarden]

It is.

[@tommy2389]

I believe it will/has changed name to fall within the Salvia genus - www.rhs.org.uk/plants/articles/misc/rosemary-becomes-a-sage I would be more concerned with the environmental impact of peat use than the name of the plant - is this sustainably sourced?

[@MichaelShimniok]

It was Perovskia atriplicifolia, but was reclassified as Salvia yangii in 2017 based on scientific research that found it was closely related to Rosemary, of all things!

[@michelgirod4558]

@@MichaelShimniok OK tank you.....

[@The13Raze]

It's really annoying when you search something and end up with people explaining what kind of jar you ned and shows you the jar and tons of stuff bit by bit when you really want something as short it can be

[@Growingthehomegarden]

Keep in mind that other people may be beginning at learning how to propagate plants. I try to give as thorough a presentation as possible. Some people may want to skim. Feel free to do so. While you are complaining about it being long, someone else may need those extra tips and info. It's impossible to make a perfect video for every individual.

[@foru2c]

@@Growingthehomegarden thank you for your time and videos, they are very informative & appreciated !

[@anitacarlisle467]

Way to be ungrateful! Sheese.

[@The13Raze]

@@Growingthehomegarden it would be if any youtuber had one clip for basic propagation insted of covering all the bits in a Specific plant propagation.

[@The13Raze]

@@anitacarlisle467 could you please mind your own business