code: 1247
‘Lacey Blue’ Russian Sage boasts wonderful spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom from mid summer all the way into early fall, providing extended interest with its fragrant, gray foliage. A tough, hardy, and drought-resistant perennial that handles heat and humidity beautifully, ‘Lacey Blue’ also provides late-season food for bees. PP#20845 (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
Zones | 5 – 9 |
Advantages | Easy To Grow Attract Butterflies Attract Hummingbirds Bee Friendly Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Pest / Disease Resistant Fragrant Flower / Foliage Good For Dried Flowers |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Mature Plant Size | 18-24″ tall , 18-24″ wide |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to fall |
Size | Plant – 3″ Pot |
SKU | AM014113 |
Plant Information
Dwarf Russian Sage only grows to be about 12-18″ in height and boasts blooms larger than most! This deer-resistant beauty brings extended color to the sun or partial shade garden, blooming from mid-summer until early fall. A must-have in most zones!
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SKU | AM014113 |
Item Package Size | Plant – 3″ Pot |
Common Name | Dwarf Russian Sage Lacey Blue PP#20845 |
Botanical Name | Perovskia atriplicifolia Lacey Blue PP#20845 |
Patent Number | PP#20845 |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Purple |
Mature Height | 18-24″ tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24″ wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Silvery green leaves. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites, Salt |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Pest / Disease Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Dried Flowers |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | Yes – Learn More |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Skin and eye irritant. |
Item Unit | Plant |