Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
Little Spire Russian Sage
- Relatively short, upright habit
- Small, narrow, gray-green leaves
- Wonderfully long blooming lavender-blue flowers
- Perfect for the perennial border
- Category: Perennial
- Patent: PP11643
- Hardiness Zone: 4-10
- Height: 18-24 in
- Spread: 2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Blue
This Perovskia offers a cloud of small lavender-blue flowers on long stems in a well-stocked plant of silvery green leaves. This is a beautiful contrast that attracts pollinators of all kinds. Very long flowering and maintenance-free.
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
The ideal plant for hot, dry climates! Russian Sage is classified as a subshrub or woody perennial. It performs very well in full sun and any well-drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal, and few pests bother this plant. If pruning is necessary, do so in Spring when new growth appears. Prune back to just above the lowest bud.