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PEROVSKIA Atriplicifolia : RUSSIAN SAGE
Silvery blue. RUSSIAN SAGE. Semi-woody plants. Airily upright
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PEROVSKIA Atriplicifolia - Russian Sage - Medium to Tall 2-4' - Plant 2-3' apart. Zone 4-9 Deepest purple blue blossoms with deeply cut silver foliage. Perennial Plant Association 1995 Selection. PEATS.

General Information
Long spikes of silvery-blue flowers accent its complementary silver-gray spicy foliage. Flowers almost two months from the summer into the fall. Shrub size semi-woody plants for full sun. Russian Sage should not be cut back further than 12" after frost in the fall, leaving some stem buds for next year's growth. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant, good for hot dry spots, Avoid too moist (wet feet), also dries easily.

Available:
SPRING 2009
Price:
$15.95
group(s) of 3

Plant Information

Plant Care
To obtain fuller plants, pinch back by 1/2 when they reach 12". Cut back to 6" in spring.
Order Code: PEATS
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Flower Color: Blue
Sun-Shade: Full Sun
Accent Color: Blue
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy
Plant Height: Tall
Zones: z4,z5,z6,z7,z8,z9
This plant can be found in the following list(s): Rabbit Resistant   
Scented Foliage   
Plants that tolerate a Sandy soil   
OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering   
Deer Resistant   
Seaside   
Plants that tolerate a Hot Dry site   
Plants that attract Hummingbirds   
Good for Dried Flowers