Perennials
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia or Russian Sage offers a long season of bloom in the summer garden. Perovskia boasts whorls of lavender-blue flowers tiered in branched spikes on a bushy upright woody clump of silver-green leaves that are lacy and fragrant. This classic is very attractive to butterflies and bees but not deer!
Additional:
1995 Perennial Plant of the Year
Russian Sage Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils. Plants have good drought tolerance. Best flowering occurs in full sun locations. Cut back plants to about 6 inches in early spring before new growth begins.
Height:3-5 Feet |
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Spread:24-36 Inches |
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Hardiness Zone:4 - 9 |
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