Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Steel'
Common: Russian sagePerovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Steel' - 72 per flat
- Height: 28"-34"
- Spread: 36"
- Spacing: 18"-24"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
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Plant Details
A seed cultivar with upright silver stems covered in a mist of lavender-blue flowers. The perfect plant to intermingle textures in flower borders, it is tough as steel and adds cool color through the late summer. A favorite of butterflies and bumblebees, avoided by deer, and able to withstand the baking and sweltering temperatures of summer—what’s not to like?
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Part Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
- Average
- Dry
Green Infrastructure
- Green Roof
Plug Type
- Horticultural Plug
For Animals
- Pollinator-friendly
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Drought Tolerant
- Ornamental Foliage
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer
- Summer
Propagation Type
- Seed cultivar
Care & Maintenance
Performs best in full sun and in well-draining soils. Can tolerate hot, dry climates. Perovskia has few pests and disease issues and rarely needs pruning. If pruning is necessary, do so in early spring when new growth appears.
Interesting Notes
Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly called Russian sage, is a woody-based perennial of the mint family which typically grows 2-4' (less frequently to 5') tall and features finely-dissected, aromatic (when crushed), gray-green leaves on stiff, upright, square stems and whorls of two-lipped, tubular, light blue flowers tiered in branched, terminal panicles (12-15" high). -Missouri Botanical Garden
Tough as steel! A new seed introduction by PanAm Seed with a sturdy, controlled habit in the landscape. 'Blue Steel' combines the best summer-blooming lavender-blue colour with outstanding late-season garden performance and has aromatic, silvery foliage carrying clouds of small blue flowers on strong silver stems that do not break or split easily. It is very hardy and Heat/drought tolerant. - PanAm Seed