Perovskia X atriplicifolia
Azure or Russian Sage
Description
This broad perennial will grow 3'-6' tall and has small, grey-green leaves with blue-violet flowers that bloom in the summer. Foliage is aromatic if brushed against it.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.