Perovskia atriplicifolia

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Russian sagePerennial, Shrub, DeciduousFamily: Lamiaceae

Height: 1.2mSpread: 1m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Silver

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Russian sage, Perovskia atriplicifolia, is a handsome sub-shrub that reaches its peak performance towards the end of summer and into early autumn, when it produces masses of lavender-coloured flowers held on branching, aromatic stems.

Perovskia atriplicifolia is a fantastic addition to a herbaceous border or gravel garden, growing alongside plants like eryngiums, rudbeckias and echinaceas. The flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects.

For best results, grow Perovskia atriplicifolia in full sun in well-drained soil. Prune hard each year in mid- to late spring create a woody framework a few inches high – this encourages strong new growth that will carry flowers later in the year.

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Perovskia ‘atriplicifolia’ and wildlife

Perovskia ‘atriplicifolia’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Perovskia ‘atriplicifolia’ poisonous?

Perovskia ‘atriplicifolia’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People