Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Russian Sage



Russian Sage
Perovskia artiplicifolia
Varieties:
“Little Spire” Dwarf 24”x24”

Deciduous Shrub

Size:
Height 30“-46”
Spacing 36”
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Needs Xeric
Blooms. Purple in August - fall

Landscape Use: Border plant
                               
Comments: Attracts bees and will spread; one plant
can reseed into many. That said it still has a place
in a xeric landscape because of it’s intense purple
color in late summer.
Has no winter interest;often confused with lavender.
Has a very strong sage scent.

Maintenance: Cut to ground in October before seeds
can spread!

Maximum Elevation: 8000 ft.
Deer Resistant





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