Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)

Tiny, light blue flowers cover flowering spikes above the aromatic silver-gray foliage on this upright, vase-shaped, clump forming perennial. Height 3-5′.

Tiny, light blue flowers cover flowering spikes above the aromatic silver-gray foliage on this upright, vase-shaped, clump forming perennial. Height 3-5'.

Perovskia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Prefers average, dry to medium well drained soil. Drought tolerate when established. Avoid wet, poorly drained soil. Tolerates air pollution, heat, clay soils and salt. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Perennial Plant of the Year 1995.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s):  4-9
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Bloom Time(s): July-September