Blue Spritzer Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with an upright habit and fine aromatic silver green foliage. Whorls of lavender-blue flowers bloom on airy pinnacles from late summer into fall. Best flowering in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Type: | Perennial |
Height: | 1.5' - 2' |
Spread: | 1.5’ - 2’ |
Spacing: | 2’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: | 7 - 9 |
Culture: | Full Sun |
Bloom Color: | Blue |
Season of Interest: | Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears. Tends to sprawl as summer progresses, but stems will flop with too much shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Phlox, Rudbeckia
IMAGE: Edwardx, Fulham Palace, London SW6 37, CC BY-SA 4.0
