Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perennial of the Year 1995

Russian Sage

Zone 4 - 9

Lovely and very elegant, aromatic sub-shrub, with silvery-grey foliage and airy, lavender-blue flowers. Blooms from mid-summer to frost. Prefers a full sun situation and ordinary, but very well drained soil. Great cut flower for dry or fresh arrangements. In the early spring, cut back to about 30 cm from the ground to encourage new bushy growth. Drought tolerant. HEIGHT: 95-130 cm SPREAD: 80-90 cm

1 gallon container size

Image courtesy of Walter's Gardens