Pruning plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and appearance of your Russian sage plant. In late winter or early ...

Pruning can be done in late fall or early winter. However, leaving Russian sage untrimmed over winter provides structural interest while the seed heads are food for birds during the colder months.

Pruning up to a third of the remaining stems will help keep the plant in good shape. Russian sage is another plant that benefits from an early-year trim. Cutting back the stems to around 10 to ...