Perovskia atriplicifolia
$17.95 / 1G
Russian Sage ·
Description
Perovskia atriplicifolia is a woody landscape shrub valued for its light purple flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 2–4 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide. Grow it in full sun in average to occasionally dry, well-drained loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Southwest to Central Asia. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In the landscape, it works well in border, patio, and walkways. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and pollution.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Perovskia atriplicifolia is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.
| Perovskia atriplicifolia | |
| Perovskia atriplicifolia | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Southwest to Central Asia | |
| Yes |
| Full Sun | |
| 2 - 2 | |
| 2 - 3 |
| Violet | |
| Butterflies, Hummingbirds | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| Clump Forming |