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Perovskia atriplicifolia

Russian Sage

Overview

About Russian Sage

Russian Sage offers a cloud of lavender-blue flowers on silvery stems, providing months of color in Austin landscapes.

This airy, drought-tolerant perennial produces lavender-blue flower spikes from midsummer through fall. Its silvery-gray foliage and upright habit make it excellent for borders and mass plantings.

Specifications

Plant Details

Plant Type

Perennial

Lighting

Full sun

Height

3 to 5 feet

Watering

Low

Benefits

Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, long bloom period

Maintenance

Care Instructions

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Very drought-tolerant. Cut back to 12 inches in late winter.

Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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