Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'

Russian Sage

PP11643

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' - Russian Sage from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Compact, upright habit
  • Spikes of violet flowers
  • Deeply cut, grey foliage
  • Blooms late summer-fall
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden



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: 12-24 in
Spread: 18-24 ft
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Violet
Zone: 4-10
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Fragrant
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Salt Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Gray
  • Silver

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

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.