Perovskia 'Little Spire' PP11643 CPBR1437 (25) plants
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae (mint Family); Common name: Russian Sage.
Zone 4 to 9.
Full sun. The plant for hot, dry locations.
Plants reach 25 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide,
classified as a deciduous subshrub or woody perennial.
Growth rate: Moderate, Easy to grow.
'Little Spire' was selected for its relatively shorter, upright habit which prevents the leaning that is typical of the species. Small, narrow, grey-green leaves compliment the lavender-blue flowers. This cultivar has a wonderfully long blooming period beginning in late summer and continuing well into the fall.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal, and few pests bother this plant. Russian sage is native to Afghanistan and Pakistan where it grows in gravelly or rocky sites.
Older stems are woody at the base, and younger stems are herbaceous and square in cross section. Flower stems sometimes falls over, especially if not situated in full sun. It will survive in partial shade but it will become leggy and probably need staking. If needed, plants can be pruned almost to the ground. Cut back to just above the lowest bud in early spring, before new growth, as best flowering occurs on new foliage.
Attributes: Border plants, Cut flower or foliage, Dried flower or seed heads, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant (when crushed or bruised), Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Specimen or focal point. Attracts hummingbirds and Deer resistant. Russian Sage�??s best use may be mass plantings in the middle or rear of a flower garden to create a strong vertical background for large flowers or bold foliage. This is a compact selection, better suited to the smaller garden or more towards the front of the border than the taller forms. Shipped bare root. |
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