Little Spire Russian Sage
Perovskia 'Little Spire'
Little Spire Russian Sage features delicate spikes of lavender flowers rising above the foliage from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive tiny fragrant narrow leaves emerge silver in spring, turning grayish green in color throughout the season.
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
turning grayish green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, Little Spire Russian Sage will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid., This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to average
Mature Size 18"(24"withtheflowers)Hx24"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are lavender
Flowers from early summer to mid fall
Attracts butterflies
Zone 4a
Likes well drained soil