Plant Database
Blue Spire Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Spire’
Blue Spire Russian Sage is a popular and robust cultivar known for its particularly vivid flower color and strong growth. It produces an abundance of long, branched flower panicles in a striking, clear lavender-blue shade that holds its color well. The stems are sturdy, and the plant forms a substantial, upright clump. It is perhaps the most commonly planted variety, valued for its reliability, intense floral display, and ability to withstand challenging hot and dry conditions.
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Vivid Lavender-Blue Flowers: Renowned for its clear, bright blue flower color that creates a vibrant display.
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Strong, Upright Growth: Forms a sturdy, well-branched plant that typically stands up well without staking.
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Very Long Blooming Period: Flowers from mid-summer well into autumn, providing extended interest.
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Extremely Resilient: Tolerates poor, dry, rocky soils, intense heat, and is ignored by pests and deer.
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Excellent Backdrop or Focal Point: Its size and color make it ideal as a background plant or a large, airy focal point.