Perovskia 'Little Spire' Russian sage from North Creek Nurseries

Perovskia 'Little Spire'

Common: Russian sage

Perovskia 'Little Spire' - 72 per flat

  • Height: 2'
  • Spread: 2'-3'
  • Spacing: 18"-24"
  • Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9

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Plant Details

With the same silvery texture and excellent drought tolerance of the others, 'Little Spire' rarely exceeds two feet tall and falls over only when trampled by your dog. The work of Dutch breeder Herbert Oudshoorn is responsible for this excellent, compact, long-blooming, low-maintenance landscape plant. Patent administered by Future Plants.


Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Soil Moisture Needs

  • Dry
  • Average

Green Infrastructure

  • Green Roof

Plug Type

  • Horticultural Plug

For Animals

  • Deer Resistant
  • Pollinator-friendly

Attributes

  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower
  • Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer
  • Late Summer

Propagation Type

  • Vegetative

Care & Maintenance

Prefers average to dry, well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Quite drought tolerant. Easily propagated by cuttings. Extra water and fertilizer in summer will force new flowering stems. Cut back after first hard frost. Great as a perennial border, in mass plantings or a rock garden specimen.

Interesting Notes

Genus name honors V. A. Perovski (1794 - c.1857) a Russian general. - Missouri Botanical Garden