Tall, airy, spike-like clusters create a lavender-blue cloud of color above the finely textured aromatic foliage. This vigorous, hardy, heat loving and drought tolerant plant resists deer and pests. A superb companion for perennials, succulents and ornamental grasses.
Tags: Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
3-4 ft. tall and wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Gray-green
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Period:
Summer
Water Requirements:
Low, Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: early spring.