Buy Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281

Scientific Name: Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 24"-34"
W: 30"-36"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281 plant details

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 30 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 34 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' is a fragrant, early blooming, vigorous and shorter selection of the Russian sage. It has attractive grey-green foliage and airy lavender blue flowers from midsummer with purple calyces that extend the colour display well into mid fall. The compact plants will grow up to 34 inches tall and wide. Does best in hot conditions forming a lovely haze of colour at the front to middle of the border. Tolerates dry conditions and is very cold hardy. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281 plant

How to Grow Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous