"madgardener" wrote in message
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Russian sage likes it hot, and dry. In poor soil. Did you loosen the
rootball before you planted it? And what is growing near it? In fact, most
perennials like it in poor soil. The most beautiful and healthy and
upright
flowers are found along side the highway in the gravel and scree........
madgardener


Why do you suppose that nearly every bit of information I see about
perennials has the following advise:
"Plant in rich, well drained soil. Amend soil with plenty of compost."