Photo of Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires' flower by Wouter Hagens

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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires'

Scientific Name: Salvia yangii 'Blue Spires'

Also Known As

  • Blue Spires Russian Sage

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires' plant details

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In fall and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires' plant

How to Grow Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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