Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage
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- Aromatic silvery-blue foliage and purple-blue flowers
- Loose, informal habit, Woody based plant with stiff, upright stems
- Ideal for the perennial border
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture and full sun. Drought tolerant once established, avoid wet, poorly-drained soil. Cut plants back almost to the ground in late winter-early spring when new growth emerges. Can be divided in early spring or fall every few years but propagating by cuttings may be a better option.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 4 ft
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Lavender
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Silver
- Gray
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Perovskia
Common Name: Russian Sage
Woody-based perennial with stiff, upright stems and finely-dissected, aromatic, grey-green leaves. Branched, terminal panicles of tubular, light blue flowers. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. Great for beds and borders.