{"product_id":"perovskia-little-spire","title":"Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' - Russian Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian sage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate lavender blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.7 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.7 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, airy, graceful bushy habit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (minimum 6 hours)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, undemanding once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, poor to average, tolerant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-producing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, bees and butterflies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly prune in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense branching. Remove spent flowers to extend summer blooming. Pinching the main stems when young promotes a bushier, more balanced habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater moderately during growth; this Russian sage tolerates drought well once established. Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot. Undemanding and very hardy, this ultra-compact cultivar offers weeks of airy lavender-blue flowers with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"6\"","offer_id":48334656241968,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49764250288432,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 gallons","offer_id":49035159929136,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/PerovskiaLittleSpire_Ball_1024x1024_0f60a0aa-66ac-442d-b810-5877d354f822.webp?v=1714920499","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/perovskia-little-spire","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}