Perovskia atriplicifolia
RUSSIAN SAGE
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; grey-green
 
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Perovskia atriplicifolia
RUSSIAN SAGE
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, cut foliage, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird, bee attracting , deer resistant






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