Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Bluesette’
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Bluesette' is a Russian sage with fragrant lavender blue flowers and silver-green foliage.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Bluesette’ is a fragrant Russian Sage. Bright silvery-green foliage provides striking contrast with its abundant and long-lasting upright spikes of lavender-blue flowers. A dwarf, compact sub-shrub-like growth habit of 16 to 20 inches tall and wide allows for much versatility in the front to middle of the sunny border, small, rock, cottage and pollinator gardens. Easy care and low maintenance. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Russian Sage
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Lavender
Secondary Bloom Colour: Blue
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Average
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Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Native to southwestern and central Asia and parts of eastern Europe. The harsh habitats it prefers are comparable to the sagebrush steppe of North America. It is found in steppes and on hillsides, and grows at higher elevations in mountainous regions, including the Himalayas. May be an indicator species for soils with low calcium availability.
Award: AGM
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