Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' has grey-white foliage and airy, fragrant lavender flowers on half size plants.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ has grey-white foliage and airy, fragrant lavender flowers on branching stems that top off at just two feet tall, about half the height of the species. Does best with dry hot conditions, forming a lovely haze of colour. The hotter the location, the better. Offers much versatility in the front to middle of the sunny border, in small spaces, and rock, cottage and pollinator gardens. Or use in containers. Easy care and low maintenance. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Russian Sage
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Bluish, Silver
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry, 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.
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Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Russia
