Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Perennials
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Perovskia atriplicifolia Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Perovskia atriplicifolia |
| Common Name: | Russian sage |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, rounded |
| Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Spread: | 3 feet |
| Foliage: | gray-green, strongly dissected foliage |
| Flower: | interrupted spike of 2-lipped small blue to purple flowers aromatic |
| Bloom Period: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | well-drained adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 9 |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | cut back in spring propagation by stem cuttings |
| Wildlife: | attracts bees |
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