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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby'
Russian Sage
- An easy care and low maintenance perennial
- Thrives in the heat of summer
- Long-blooming lavender blue flowers
- Purple calyxes last into fall
- Category: Perennials
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 28-34 in
- Spread: 36-36 in
- Spacing: 40-40 in
- Temperature: -30°F
- Bloom Color: Blue
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Burgundy |
Soil Moisture
| • | Light Water |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter Interest |
Additional Information about Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby'
56 A shorter, manageable Russian Sage that is still vigorous in the landscape and production. Lavender blue flowers held in smoky purple calyxes bloom for a long period starting in midsummer, with the color from the calyxes extending appeal into fall.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby'
This cultivar of Russian Sage is distinguished by its narrower, more upright vase-shaped habit and relatively short stature. Aromatic, grey-green foliage on silvery stems is topped with lavender blue flowers for many months. Little fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Late Summer