Perovskia atriplicifolia
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Russian Sage
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 3-4' x 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 2-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4A=9B |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
Moderate-growing, shrubby deciduous perennial to 3-4’ tall and wide. This tough, heat-loving species is a member of the Mint family, is surprisingly cold-hardy and features upright-growing, silver-tinged branches cloaked in finely-divided, aromatic gray-green foliage. Prized for its profuse clusters of violet-blue flowers that appear spring through fall, and in such abundance that it seems to create a colorful haze above the attractive foliage. This low-maintenance species has few known pests, is deer resistant, and tolerates a variety of soil types, provided they’re fast-draining. Drought tolerant once established, this hardy selection is well-suited in beds and borders, as a backdrop to lower-growing perennials, as a mass-planting for larger areas, or as a colorful container specimen. Prefers a full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 4A-9B
