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Perovskia atriplicifolia

Russian sage

Native to Himalayas & W China


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Fragrant silver leaves keep the animals at bay, while lavender blue flowers put on a show from mid summer into fall.  Thrives in full sun and dryer soils and are salt spray and air polution tolerant. Should be cut down in late winter to early spring to promote new growth.  


Height:

3-5 ft

Spread:

2-4 ft

Spacing:

3-4 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Bloom Color:

Lavender-Blue

Perovskia atriplicifolia Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Attributes

  • Fragrant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dried Flower
  • Reblooming
  • Clay Soil
  • Naturalizing
  • Long Blooming
  • Interesting Foliage

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Deer Resistant

  • Deer Resistant

Flowering Months

  • September
  • August
  • July
  • October

Foliage Color

  • Silver

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Salt Tolerance

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Dry to Moist