Perovskia atriplicifolia
(Russian Sage)   
Perennial Plant of the Year Winner 1995.
The light, lavender-blue flowers, which attract butterflies to the garden, bloom in July, and often last throughout September. A particularly striking plant when grown along with white, yellow, or orange flowered perennials. Tones down bright yellow in the garden as well. Its silver-gray, deeply cut foliage and stiff stems are striking in the winter.
When growth resumes in the spring, cut it back almost to the ground. Requires well-drained garden soil, in full sun, and is considered drought tolerant when mature. Will also tolerate heat and humidity if the crown is kept dry. Aromatic foliage. Considered deer resistant when mature..
Common Name: Russian Sage
Mature Height: 3-4'
Flowering: Lavender-blue flowers throughout the summer
Spacing: 2-3' |
