Flower colour
Flower style:
SpikesFoliage colour
Foliage style:
Sun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
1.5m
1m
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
Russian sage
Scientific family:
LamiaceaeType:
Herbaceous perennialOrigin:
Asia: PakistanLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal, seaside or prairie/meadowPosition:
BorderCharacteristics:
Salt resistant/coastalSoil:
Loam, sand, chalk or siltWildlife:
Attracts bees and attracts butterfliespH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralFragrance:
Scented when crushedAspect:
South, east or westShape:
Erect
Description:
Perovskia 'Little Spire' is a semi-dwarf variety of Wild Russian Sage, about half the size of the species. The deep purple flower spikes provide an airy colour contrast to the border. It is compact and less likely to need staking compared to the species. It does not seem to do well in clay soil, however.
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Sow Plant out Flower Harvest
by Pete
Last updated 31 Dec 2011
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