Osmanthus fragrans ~ Monrovia® Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive size-9-ft Russian Sage

Russian Sage

(3) UF/IFAS

Treat as an annual when planted outside

The tiny but showy cylindrical flowers resembling cigars are deep red with violet tips and bloom along the stems from spring through fall

White panicles that contrast against the foliage bloom en masse throughout summer and can be extended if deadheaded

Osmanthus fragrans ~ Monrovia® Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive size-9-ft Russian SageMonrovia Fragrant Tea Olive is a large densely branched evergreen shrub with dark green toothed foliage year round. The highly fragrant tiny white flowers grow in clusters along stems in fall. Best planted in part sun with acidic rich and moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. To learn more about the Fragrant Tea Olive read this blog post. Type: Shrub Height: 10' 15' Spread: 6 8' Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 11 Culture: Full