Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Denim ‘N Lace’ - Denim 'N Lace Russian Sage - Shipped
Denim 'N Lace Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with fine upright aromatic green foliage. Whorls of lacy sky blue flowers with purple calyx bloom on airy pinnacles from mid summer to mid fall. Best flowering in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. DO NOT eat the leaves- they are mildly toxic, however the flowers are edible and have a peppery flavor.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Central Asia and Tibet |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2.5’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears. Tends to sprawl as summer progresses, but stems will flop with too much shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Phlox, Rudbeckia
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Denim 'N Lace' Russian Sage
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.