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Species: Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Russian Sage

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Little Spires'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover

2'-4'

Deciduous

upright, spreading

Long season of summer bloom.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Resistant to deer

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

Native to western China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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