New Moon Nurseries
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian sage
Native to Himalayas & W China
Fragrant silver leaves keep the animals at bay, while lavender blue flowers put on a show from mid summer into fall. Thrives in full sun and dryer soils and are salt spray and air polution tolerant. Should be cut down in late winter to early spring to promote new growth.
Height:
3-5 ftSpread:
2-4 ftSpacing:
3-4 ftUSDA Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9Bloom Color:
Lavender-BluePerovskia atriplicifolia Characteristics
Attracts Wildlife
- Pollinators
- Butterflies
Attributes
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
- Dried Flower
- Reblooming
- Clay Soil
- Naturalizing
- Long Blooming
- Interesting Foliage
Exposure
- Full Sun
Deer Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Flowering Months
- September
- August
- July
- October
Foliage Color
- Silver
Growth Rate
- Medium
Salt Tolerance
- Medium
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
- Dry to Moist