Russian Sage — Perovskia atriplicifolia

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is one of the most versatile and low-maintenance perennials in the summer garden, delivering a cloud of airy lavender-blue blooms and aromatic silver-gray foliage that shimmers beautifully in the breeze. From midsummer through fall, the upright, branching stems are covered in masses of small violet-blue flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators in abundance. The silver-gray, finely cut foliage is fragrant and provides an elegant, feathery texture throughout the season. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established, Russian Sage thrives in full sun with well-drained soil — making it a superb choice for dry gardens, sunny borders, and pollinator plantings.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Drought-tolerant once established. Cut back hard in early spring to encourage fresh, vigorous growth.
LANDSCAPE USES: Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Dry Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Mass Plantings.

COMPANION PLANTS: Echinacea, Black-Eyed Susan, Ornamental Grasses

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.