Perovskia atriplicifolia

Description

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Russian Sage

Russian Sage is a woody-based perennial of the mint family which typically grows 2-4′ (less frequently to 5′) tall and features finely-dissected, aromatic (when crushed), gray-green leaves on stiff, upright, square stems and whorls of two-lipped, tubular, light blue flowers tiered in branched, terminal panicles (12-15″ high). Long summer bloom period. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (1995).

Zone: 5 to 9

Height: 3.00 to 5.00 feet

Spread: 2.00 to 4.00 feet

Bloom Time: July to October

Bloom Description: Lavender / blue

Sun: Full sun

Water: Dry to medium

Maintenance: Low

Flower: Showy

Leaf: Fragrant

Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Air Pollution