Perovskia atriplicifolia - Russian Sage
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🌿 Features
Type: Perennial shrub
Common Name: Russian Sage
Scientific Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia
Flower Color: Delicate lavender blue with gray-blue foliage
Mature Height: 0.6–0.9 m
Mature Width: 0.6–0.9 m
Habit: Compact, airy, graceful bushy habit
Bloom Period: July to October
Exposure: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
Water Needs: Moderate, low-maintenance once established
Soil Type: Well-drained, poor to average, tolerant
Hardiness Zone: 3–9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Melliferous Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
Animal Toxicity: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense branching. Remove spent flowers to prolong summer blooming. Pinching the main stems when young promotes a bushier, more balanced habit.
Water moderately during growth; this Russian sage is drought-tolerant once established. Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot. Low-maintenance and very hardy, this shrub provides weeks of airy lavender-blue flowers with finely dissected foliage and minimal care.