Common Name: Russian Sage
Features an attractive spikes of small, tubular violet-blue blossoms with sweet-scented finely-dissected silver-grey leaves . The striking flowers borne on sturdy, upright grayish white stems in early summer through mid fall. This deciduous semi-woody sub-shrub is typically grows 5 ft tall and spread 26 inches wide in clump-forming habit of growth. It needs full sun exposure to cultivate well in rich,moist, well-drained soil. Perovskia atriplicifolia is an excellent selection for specimen, foundation and mixed border.
Plant Type: | Perennial |
Width: | 24''-36'' |
Height: | 3-5' |
Fragrant: | Yes |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Zone: | 3 - 9 |
Deer Resistant: | No |
Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
Drought Tolerant: | No |
Attract: | Butterflies |
Exposure: | Full Sun |
Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Foundation |
Flower Color: | Lavender, Lavender |
Fall Color: | Blue Green |