Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perennials Shrubs

Description

Perovskia (Russian sage) Finely cut aromatic leaves that are topped with showy blue flower spikes. This plant works well for hot, dry, nutrient poor soils. Without needing to fertilize this plant is a durable option for a low water landscape.  Use this to add some late summer cool blue tones, looks exceptional planted along side purple cone flower.

Botanical Name
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Height
2-5'
Width
2-5'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Alkaline
Bloom Time
Mid Summer Late Summer Fall
Bloom Colors
Lavender Blue Purple
Zones
Zone 3 Zone 3B Zone 4 Zone 4A Zone 4B Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Light Green Silver

Tags

Fast Growing Deer Resistant Fragrant Salt Tolerant Drought Tolerant Easy Care Container Growing Flip Your Strip Bees Butterflies