Perovskia X atriplicifolia
Azure or Russian Sage
Description
This broad perennial will grow 3'-6' tall and has small, grey-green leaves with blue-violet flowers that bloom in the summer.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.