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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage)

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Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia per-OV-skee-ah at-trih-pliss-ih-FOE-lee-ah Common Name: Russian sage Genus: Perovskia
Russian sage is a woody-based perennial or subshrub with gray-white shoots and finely dissected silvery-green leaves. The foliage is aromatic when crushed. Square stems bear whorls of two-lipped, tubular violet-blue flowers in tall, branched panicles. The blooming period is from late summer to early autumn. P. 'Longin' has a more upright habit and less toothed leaves than the species.
 Care: Easy to grow in average, well-drained soil. Tolerates dry, alkaline soil and coastal conditions. Drought tolerant. Tends to sprawl or flop.
 Propagation: Root softwood cuttings in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
 Problems: Infrequent.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Fall; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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