Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Crazy Blue'
Russian Sage
PP25639
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Crazy Blue' - Russian Sage from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Violet-blue flower spikes
- Lacy, gray-green foliage
- Compact habit, stiff, upright stems
- Blooms late spring thru summer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and well drained soil Average to dry moisture is ideal Treat like a shrub; prune down to 6-8" in early spring to encourage sturdy growth Few pests, Drought tolerant, Slow to emerge in spring
Height: 16-18 in
Spread: 14-16 in
Spacing: 14-16 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Gray
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Perovskia
Common Name: Russian Sage
Woody-based perennial with stiff, upright stems and finely-dissected, aromatic, grey-green leaves. Branched, terminal panicles of tubular, light blue flowers. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. Great for beds and borders.