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Lacey Blue Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lisslitt' PP#20845

$12.79
$12.79 $15.99
per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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ZONES  5-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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• Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lacey Blue’ is a true dwarf cultivar with upright blue-purple flowers blooming from summer to fall
• Finely textured gray-green foliage is aromatic and keeps browsing deer and rabbits at bay
• Drought resistant/drought tolerant perennial plant (xeric)

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Lacey Blue Russian Sage

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Description

18-24" tall x 24-36" wide. At last, the first truly short growing selection of Russian Sage, 'Lacey Blue' is half the height of 'Blue Spires' and fits into small spaces. With exceptionally large flower spikes, Perovskia atriplicifolia Lacy Blue is deer resistant, long blooming (from mid-summer through the fall), and thrives in any soil. Just grow it hot and dry once established. Most soil types including clay. Cut back entire plant back to 12” - 15” in spring (not in the fall) Good for Firescaping. Plant with Agastache, Achillea, Penstemon. 

Planting & Care

Tips for Growing Perovskia (Russian Sage)

Russian sage’s enormous popularity is no doubt due to its ability to thrive in dry, tough conditions. It blooms all summer and grows successfully in any soil, from clay to sand, as well as salty and highly alkaline ones. And if that weren’t reason enough to plant it, Perovskia is extremely resistant to browsing deer, rabbits and even elk.

Russian sage is a low care plant that looks its best when cut back hard (leaving 6 to 12” of stem above ground) in mid-spring. This keeps the plant more compact and encourages more vigorous blooming. This shrub has a tendency to spread by suckering, so it’s advisable to dig up the suckers in early spring to keep the plant within bounds. When used to cover large areas, don’t bother.

An application of Yum Yum Mix fertilizer in the fall is all that’s needed to keep the soil healthy and the plant happy.

More in-depth guidance for growing and maintaining Russian Sage plants: Russian Sage: A Garden Marvel In Blue, A Bad Rap: Garden Plants That Are Misunderstood and Long Blooming Perennials.

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key features

Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Summer to fall

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
Mature Height
18-24" tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West
Non-GMO
No
Can Send To PO Box
Yes
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
No