Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)
Color Name: Denim 'n Lace
Gardeners have long loved Russian Sage for its airy texture and the ability to blend with pretty much any flower color. However, the cultivars available tended to be too large to fit in your garden or the stems wouldn't be strong enough and they would flop over. Enter Denim 'n Lace!
Denim 'n Lace doesn't get too tall, has stronger stems and a more upright habit than most older varieties. Lacy-like, bright sky blue flowers are held on amethyst calyxes. Its calyxes are spaced very close together to give the flowers a very full look. The colorful calyxes make it look like it is still in bloom even when it is past peak. You'll have great color nearly all season long.
As long as you plant this in full sun, you can forget about it-Denim 'n Lace is drought tolerant and thrives on neglect!
A perfect perennial for hot, dry climates and also exceptionally cold hardy. Perovskia can be used in a wide variety of environments with little attention through the season-a reason they have long been a staple of landscapers. Expect these plants to be a little later to emerge in spring, but also to offer color well into fall.
Growing Tips: The ideal plant for hot, dry climates! Russian Sage is classified as a subshrub or woody perennial. It performs very well in full sun and any well-drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal, and few pests bother this plant. If pruning is necessary, do so in Spring when new growth appears. Prune back to just above the lowest bud.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
Gardeners have long loved Russian Sage for its airy texture and the ability to blend with pretty much any flower color. However, the cultivars available tended to be too large to fit in your garden or the stems wouldn't be strong enough and they would flop over. Enter Denim 'n Lace!
Denim 'n Lace doesn't get too tall, has stronger stems and a more upright habit than most older varieties. Lacy-like, bright sky blue flowers are held on amethyst calyxes. Its calyxes are spaced very close together to give the flowers a very full look. The colorful calyxes make it look like it is still in bloom even when it is past peak. You'll have great color nearly all season long.
As long as you plant this in full sun, you can forget about it-Denim 'n Lace is drought tolerant and thrives on neglect!
A perfect perennial for hot, dry climates and also exceptionally cold hardy. Perovskia can be used in a wide variety of environments with little attention through the season-a reason they have long been a staple of landscapers. Expect these plants to be a little later to emerge in spring, but also to offer color well into fall.
Growing Tips: The ideal plant for hot, dry climates! Russian Sage is classified as a subshrub or woody perennial. It performs very well in full sun and any well-drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal, and few pests bother this plant. If pruning is necessary, do so in Spring when new growth appears. Prune back to just above the lowest bud.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: Purple/Blue Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 28 to 32 Inches Spread: 34 to 38 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Moderate
Attributes |
 Extended Bloomer  Fragrant  Dried Flower Salt Tolerant Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Cut Flower or Foilage Border
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
