Salvia atriplicifolia PEEK-A-BLUE® PPAF

Scientific Name: Salvia atriplicifolia 'WALPPB'

Also Known As

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Peek-a-Blue'
PEEK-A-BLUE® Russian Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 24"-28"
W: 20"-28"

planting zones

4a-9b

Salvia atriplicifolia PEEK-A-BLUE® PPAF plant details

Salvia atriplicifolia PEEK-A-BLUE® PPAF is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. 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 alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia atriplicifolia PEEK-A-BLUE® PPAF

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 20 IN - 28 IN - wide, 24 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia atriplicifolia PEEK-A-BLUE® PPAF

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Finally! a Russian sage for the small garden, border and urban garden; compact (to only 2't x 3'w) silvery, lace-like foliage is covered in violet-blue flowers summer into fall; Walters Garden introduction. S/M-D/GDr PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Salvia atriplicifolia PEEK-A-BLUE® PPAF plant

How to Grow Salvia atriplicifolia PEEK-A-BLUE® PPAF

Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Sun Exposure
- sun

Features

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