Perovskia atriplicifolia
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Perovskia atriplicifolia

Russian Sage

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Full and Afternoon Sun Xeric Resists Deer Resists Rabbits  Legend

Description:

4’ x 3’ wide, (cutting propagated). 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. Russian Sage, native to the harsh, high deserts of Afghanistan, is an indispensable plant for the western garden. Blooming for several months beginning in late summer, the white stems and aromatic silver-gray foliage are crowned with smoky blue flower spikes. Deep-rooted, heat loving and xeric, it’s not the least picky about soils, and thrives in almost any location. A fine companion plant for ornamental grasses like Helictotrichon, and Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ or perennials like Callirhoe or Calylophus.

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Zones 4-9

Special Notes:

Plant with Agastache, Jupiter’s Beard, Salvia ‘May Night’ and Calylophus!

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 4 - 9
Color Purple
Regions Hot Desert, Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., USA
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time Summer, Early Fall, Longblooming
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Average Garden Soil, Clay Soil, Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Xeric
Height Large - 36in. to 5ft.
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits
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