Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
Compact Russian sage
Herbaceous Perennial
Growing Conditions
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Low
Soil:
Well-drained
Description
Size: 18 - 30 tall x 18 - 30 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping,
Upright
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Flowers, Fragrant, Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Lavender / Lilac,
Purple / Violet
Bloom Season:
Jul,
Aug,
Sep,
Summer,
Fall
Flower Shape:
Spike /Spire
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Cutting Garden, Hell Strip
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat, Seaside / Salt Tolerant
Wildlife:
Bees, Beneficial Insects, Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Summer, Fall
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Collections:
Great Plant Pick
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
medium
Suitable Substitutes
Plant Combos
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Classic Perennial Combo for Late Summer Blooms
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Native and Habitat, Saving Water
view combo
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 9