Description
Perovskia Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplcifolia
- Zone: 4-9
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 3-4ft H, 3-4ft W
Flower Colour: lavender-blue
Flowering Time: mid-summer to fall
Description: Russian sage is a herbaceous woody perennial or subshrub that’s easy to grow and virtually maintenance free once established. The attractive tubular flowers, which bloom over an exceptionally long time, are a favorite of hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Native to central Asia, this mint relative has silvery-green leaves that exude a pungent scent when crushed.
Ornamental Features: Resistant to Drought, Heat, Pests and Poor Soils, Deer and Rabbit Resistant, Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
Landscape Features: Dry landscapes, in cottage or mediterranean gardens, small divider hedges
