Perovoskia Atriplicifolia Russian Sage
This hardy, drought-resistant perennial is ideal for pairing with succulents and ornamental grasses as the fine, fragrant foliage gives way to tall and airy purple-blue spikes.
Plant Description
This hardy, drought-resistant perennial is ideal for pairing with succulents and ornamental grasses as the fine, fragrant foliage gives way to tall and airy purple-blue spikes. This plant is ideal for cottages and woodland gardens as it is resistant to deer and other pests.
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Watering Needs:
Occasional watering once established
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 3-4 feet
Growth Width: 3-4 feet
Key Feature:
Flowers in Summer, Showy flowers
Blooms:
Summer
Landscape Uses:
Containers, Mass Planting, Border, Cut Flowers
Pronunciation
“pe-ROF-ski-a a-tri-pli-si-FO-li-a”
Plant Type
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Grey-Green
Flower Colour
Purple-Blue
Blooms
Summer
Climate Zones
3 - 24, 28 - 35, 37, 39
Average Size
3 to 4 feet high and wide
Growth Rate
Moderate
Grows Well With
Coneflower (Echinacea), Aster, Butterfly Weed and Bush
Landscape Ideas
Airy plant ideal for gardens in dry conditions with desert plants or as an addition to a cottage garden. Can be planted singly, or in clusters to create a bolder presence, or in a line to create a small divider.
Instructions:
To establish a deep root system, water regularly during first season but can be reduced thereafter. Prune and fertilize in early spring before new growth begins.
Water:Occasional watering once established.
Sunlight:FullSun
Special Uses
- Cut Flowers
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