Tough, easy-care perennial

Blue Steel Perovskia

Tough, easy-care perennial

Lavender-blueflower spikes
Aromatic foliage
Heat and drought tolerant
Attracts bees and hummingbirds
Deer tend to avoid

This tough Russian sage stands up to the elements—and looks good doing it. Growing 28-34 in. tall, Blue Steel Perovskia is a densely branched, compact perennial with upraised stems. The lavender-blue flower spikes attract hummingbirds and pollinators—and both the flowers and silvery green foliage add fragrance to the garden. This sun-loving perennial is cold hardy and heat tolerant. Once established, it's drought tolerant too. Whether grown in a container, as an accent plant or massed in the landscape, this easy-care perennial is impressive. Grows best in full sun. Deer tend to avoid.

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2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers
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Product Details

Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Steel'
Height: 28-34 inches
Spacing:18-24 inches
Depth:Top of plant should be even with soil level or slightly above.
Spread:36 inches
Light Required:Full Sun
Color: Lavender blue
Size: 3" Pot
Blooms: Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Zone: 4-9

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Flower spikes
Growth Rate: Moderate
Pruning: Cut back in early spring. Can prune back all the way to the lowest bud. Late winter, early spring.
Foliage: Deciduous