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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:51 PM
Perovskia atripicifolia
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers top strong stems with small, finely dissected, silvery-green leaves. Its loose, open habit makes this perennial an effective filler in the back of the border.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    The ideal plant for hot, dry climates! Russian Sage is classified as a subshrub or woody perennial. It performs very well in full sun and any well-drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal, and few pests bother this plant. If pruning is necessary, do so in Spring when new growth appears. Prune back to just above the lowest bud.

    Flower Color

    Lavendar blue

    Foliage Color

    Silvery-green

    Plant Spread

    20-30 in.

    Good Companions

    Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Coneflower-Purple (Echinacea purpurea), Hyssop-Anise (Agastache ), Mallow-Tree (Malva sylvestris mauritiana), Monkshood-Azure (Aconitum fischeri), Starflowers (Boltonia asteroides)

    Plant Height

    36-48 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Drought Tolerant, Cut flower or foliage, Salt Tolerant, Fragrant flowers or foliage, Dried Flower, Border, Mass Plant

    Bloom Time

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    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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