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Perovskia 'Filigran'

Scientific Name: Salvia 'Filigran'

Also Known As

  • Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filigran'
  • Cut Leaf Russian Sage
  • Filigran Russian Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Perovskia 'Filigran' plant details

Perovskia 'Filigran' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Perovskia 'Filigran'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Perovskia 'Filigran'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

How to make a lovely plant even lovelier: add finely cut, ferny silver foliage to the graceful and aromatic 3-5' perennial-shrub with its large (to 1') airy clusters of lavender-blue flowers...a prefect combination! S/M-D/GDr
Silver-gray foliage is finely divided on white stems. Tighter, bushy habit than species growing to 3.5'. Blue flowers summer to fall.
A cut leaf, somewhat shorter version of Russian sage. The ferny silver foliage is quite attractive, and clocking in at 2-3 feet tall, it is less prone to floppiness than the straight species. Maintains all the heat and drought tolerance and general cast-iron robustness of the species. Zone 5
Finely cut silver foliage distinguishes this form of Russian Sage. Sturdy upright stems bearing spires of laveder-blue salvia like flowers on 3-4' plants. Tolerates of summer humidity, but does need well drained soil to winter over well.
Blue flowers resonate with the fine gray leaves on this steadfast late summer performer. Woody perennial 3' x 3' with upright habit. Great with Eremurus.

Gardening facts about Perovskia 'Filigran' plant

How to Grow Perovskia 'Filigran'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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