It performs best in full sun and well drained soil and is considered drought tolerant. In the garden, plant Russian sage with white-flowered perennials or where its foliage effect can be maximized. The flowers are excellent as cut flowers. Plants are hardy for zones 4 to 9. Brass Band' is described as a melon orange and yellow bicolor.
Color is more intense when weather is cool.
The flowers have 30 to 35 petals and are considered medium to large. Flowers have a moderately fruity fragrance. The plant grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet with a rounded habit. Singin' in the Rain' has a cinnamon apricot gold flower color. Flower color is changeable depending on the weather.