Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lacey Blue': Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lacey Blue': Russian Sage
The shortest variety to date, with the largest flowers! Forms compact mounds of silver-green foliage. Upright silver stems bare dense panicles of large lavender-blue flowers; maintains nice form.
Height: 12”-18”
Spread: 18”-23”
Zones: 4-8
Exposure: Sun Tolerant
Soil Moisture Needs: Dry Soil; Average Soil
Attributes: Fragrant; Good Cut Flower/ Foliage; Dried Flower
Nature Attractions: Hummingbirds; Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer
Season of Interest (Flowering): Late Summer; Fall
Shrub-like perennial with erect woody stems and rather informal growth habit. Plants have attractive white stems with aromatic silver-green foliage. Exceptional long bloom time from midsummer into fall. Cut back plants 8-12" each spring to maintain good vigor and sturdy growth.