Perovskia atriplicifolia - Russian Sage - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Also called Azure Sage

  • AKA Salvia yangii
  • Tiny violet-blue flowers on branched, tiered panicles
  • Heavily-dissected silver-gray aromatic foliage
  • Shrub-like perennial with a loosely informal habit
  • Bloom Time: August to October
  • Flower Height: 130 cm
  • Foliage Height: 95 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Violet

HEIGHT:
85-95 cm

SPREAD:
80-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Perovskia is drought-tolerant and dislikes winter wetness, growing best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. In the fall, spent flower spikes can be pruned off for a tidier appearance. Note: Perovskia should not be pruned too far back until new growth emerges in the spring, and once the new growth appears, prune back to no lower than 30 cm. 

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