{"product_id":"prime-time-russian-sage","title":"Prime Time Russian Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrime Time Russian Sage is bred for earlier blooming, fuller flower spikes, and stronger landscape performance than standard varieties. From midsummer through fall, it produces clouds of lavender-purple flowers held on upright, well-branched stems. Colorful calyxes remain long after the blooms finish, extending the plant's appeal. Drought-tolerant and thriving in poor soils, this hardy selection delivers lasting color with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Flower Spikes Bloom Early: \u003c\/b\u003ePrime Time starts flowering earlier than most Russian sages, filling the summer garden with soft purple tones. Its dense spikes offer more color per stem, creating a stronger visual impact whether planted alone or in large drifts. Even after the flowers finish, the richly colored calyxes keep the plant looking fresh for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTolerates Heat, Drought, and Challenging Soils: \u003c\/b\u003ePrime Time performs beautifully in poor, sandy, or rocky soils and shows impressive drought tolerance once established. This makes it ideal for water-wise landscapes, hot garden beds, and areas seeking dependable growth with minimal watering. Its upright habit remains tidy, providing structure even in tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttracts Pollinators, Resists Foraging Deer: \u003c\/b\u003ePrime Time's softly aromatic foliage and fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Deer tend to avoid it, so it's a reliable choice for areas with browsing pressure. Whether used in borders, cottage gardens, or mass plantings, Prime Time offers resilient beauty that supports garden wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spring Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"PREMIUM \/ 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring","offer_id":51284801847592,"sku":"87352","price":20.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PREMIUM \/ 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Fall","offer_id":51880089452840,"sku":"16961","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5784\/1448\/files\/87352.webp?v=1766093241","url":"https:\/\/springhillnursery.live\/products\/prime-time-russian-sage","provider":"Spring Hill Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}