Perovskia X atriplicifolia
Azure or Russian Sage
Description
This broad perennial will grow 3'-6' tall and has small, gray green leaves with blue violet flowers that bloom in the summer.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.