Perovskia atriplicifolia Blue Spires (Blue Spires Russian Sage) is the best large growing Russian Sage selection blooming with dark blue flower spikes appearing in mid-summer. Thought to be a hybrid of two species, this plant has amazing vigor and blooms for many months.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Blue Spires Russian Sage
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Perovskia atriplicifolia Blue Spires
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Blue
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
48" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
48" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Hot Desert, Pacific Northwest
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall