Perovskia atriplicifolia | |
Russian Sage | |
Perovskia atriplicifolia, also known as Russian Sage, this lovely perennial has lacy silver foliage with lavender-blue summer flower spikes. More upright than other varieties. This plant grows best when planted in full sun with well-drained soils. In late winter, cut back the stems almost to the ground for early spring new growth. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia Common Name: Russian Sage Features: Fragrant Flower, Drought Tolerant Bloom Time: Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Bees Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 2 - 3 feet Zone 4 - 9 | |
Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
Well-drained and moist soil | |
Use for cut flowers and deer resistant | |
July through August | |
Lavender-blue flowers | |
2-2 1/2' | |
18" | |
Upright | |
Medium | |
Full Sun | |
Coarsely toothed gray-green leaves | |
Perennial |