Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘CrazyBlue’

Russian Sage

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.406.030

Russian Sage is extremely valuable for its long season of bloom in the summer garden. Plants form a bushy upright clump of greyish leaves that are lacy and fragrant. Spikes of rich, purple-blue flowers appear late spring, continuing into fall. This selection is well-branched and was bred to stand tall through wind and rain. An extremely versatile garden plant, Russian Sage loves hot, sunny sites and will fit right into the perennial border, also good to use among shrubs, and even in containers or tubs. Attractive to butterflies. Prune in spring, never in fall, to no lower than 6 inches. Selected as Perennial Plant of the Year in 1995. USPP#25639: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Exceptionally drought tolerant.

Further details for
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘CrazyBlue’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Mauve/Lilac

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Late Spring
  Early Fall

Foliage Color
Grey Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Fragrant
  Massed
  Specimen

Flower Head Size
Large

Height
40-45 cm
16-18 inches

Spread
30-35 cm
12-14 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium