Russian Sage 'Blue Steel', Perovskia 'Blue Steel'
Upright spires of aromatic silvery green foliage grow from 18” to 36”. Long blooming lavender-purple to blue flowers appear on strong stems from mid to late summer. This perennial is a good choice for mass plantings in full sun and well-drained dryish soils.
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in), 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in), 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 16 in - 24 in |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Steel' (Russian Sage)
Russian Sage 'Blue Steel', Perovskia 'Blue Steel'
Upright spires of aromatic silvery green foliage grow from 18” to 36”. Long blooming lavender-purple to blue flowers appear on strong stems from mid to late summer. This perennial is a good choice for mass plantings in full sun and well-drained dryish soils. |
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