4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'

Russian Sage

Lovely deep violet-blue flower panicles, a long bloomer. Finely dissected gray-green foliage that has an herbal aroma.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full sun in well-drained soils. To promote good growth and flowers, Perovskia should be cut back to within several inches of the ground in the spring. The gray-green stems are attractive in the winter. It is an excellent plant for a filler in the border.

Interesting Information
Good dry and cut flower, attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant.

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Blue-Violet		Foliage Color Matte Grey-Green
Height 20-24 Inches		Spread 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9		Patented Yes

Hemerocallis (Daylily 'Going Bananas')	Pennisetum alopecuroides (Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Hameln')
Liatris spicata (Kobold Spike Gayfeather 'Kobold')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Purple • Blue	Landscape Interest • Hummingbird	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Dry
Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer • Fall	Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Deer Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • July • August • September	Attributes • Cut Flower • Patio Container Pots • Long Blooming • Balcony Pots • Rebloomer • Fragrance • Winter Interest • Drought Tolerant • Dried Flower