Blue Spire Russian Sage

Perovskia 'Blue Spire'

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Overview

Perovskia 'Blue Spire' is a striking perennial, loved for its silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers. Standing 3-5 feet tall with a spread of 2-4 feet, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. This hardy, drought-resistant Russian Sage blooms from mid-summer to fall, attracting pollinators while resisting deer. Ideal for a low-maintenance, water-wise garden design with a calming color palette. USDA zones 4-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 2–11

Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — Perovskia 'Blue Spire' is a striking perennial, loved for its silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers

Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — Standing 3-5 feet tall with a spread of 2-4 feet, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — drought-resistant Russian Sage blooms from mid-summer to fall

Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — attracting pollinators while resisting deer

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones: 2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — Perovskia 'Blue Spire' is a striking perennial, loved for its silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers

Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — Standing 3-5 feet tall with a spread of 2-4 feet, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — drought-resistant Russian Sage blooms from mid-summer to fall

Blue Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Blue Spire') — attracting pollinators while resisting deer

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