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Russian Sage
perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage is highly deer resistant!
perovskia atriplicifolia
Smokey blue flowers on stiff silver stems
persist into early winter. An excellent drought tolerant shrubby perennial. Long
stems are nice for cut arrangements. Tolerates coastal conditions. 1995
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.
Blooms:
Summer, Fall
July - September
Growth Rate: Fast
Size Range: 3 - 6' tall x 12"-24" wide
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Not particular, Average, Well-drained
Water Use: Drought Tolerant. Follow a regular watering schedule the first
growing season to establish a strong root system.
Maintenance: Low
Care and Pruning: Can be cut down close to base in fall/winter. (We suggest this
for best blooms) Will rejuvenate
itself back to full size by early summer.
USDA Zone 5, -20 to -10F
(-29 to -23C)
Item Name: Russian Sage 4-1/2" pot Item Number: 76077
Perovskia atriplicifolia x abrotanoides 'Little Spire'
A shorter and more compact version of common Russian Sage.
Smokey blue flowers on stiff silver stems
persist into early winter. An excellent drought tolerant shrubby perennial. Long
stems are nice for cut arrangements. Tolerates coastal conditions.
Blooms:
Summer, Fall
July - September
Growth Rate: Fast
Size Range: 24-36" tall x 12"-24" wide
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Not particular, Average, Well-drained
Water Use: Drought Tolerant. Follow a regular watering schedule the first
growing season to establish a strong root system.
Maintenance: Low
Care and Pruning: Can be cut down close to base in fall/winter. (We suggest this
for best blooms) Will rejuvenate
itself back to full size by early summer.
USDA Zone 5, -20 to -10F
(-29 to -23C)
Item Name: Little Spire Russian Sage Quart pot Item Number: 13343