What goes well with perovskia?
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. Perovskia Russian Sage typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall and spreads 2 to 4 feet. Its long, narrow stems and finely textured leaves create a soft, wispy effect. Tall flower spikes bloom from mid-summer to fall, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.Perovskia can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or summer. Find non-flowering shoots 5-10cm long and snip off the plant. Put them in a plastic bag straight away to prevent drying out. Fill a container with a compost mix which is at least 50% perlite (or if you prefer, as we do, 100% perlite).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.Propagate Russian sage plants by dividing the clumps or taking cuttings in spring. Dividing the clumps every four to six years reinvigorates the plants and helps to control their spread. The big care concern with these plants is pruning.How to Care for Russian Sage. When Russian sage plants are healthy and happy, they may begin to spread by runners. To control growth, divide the plants every few years and remove the runners. It can be difficult to transplant perovskia because it is woody and usually has a long taproot.
How tall do Perovskia get?
Perovskia atriplicifolia Lavender blue flowers on 3-4 foot tall x 2 foot wide plants, blooms July-Sept. The foliage is silvery gray-green, toothed, on narrow, grayish white stems. Hardy in zones 4-9. Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia, syn. Salvia yangii) offers carefree color, with an open airy habit and dreamy drifts of lavender-blue flowers that bloom from mid-summer into fall.Russian sage won’t grow in very wet soil, but it will succeed in rocky, poor soil that’s alkaline (pH of 7. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot, but water regularly during the first season to help your plants create a deep root system.Secure a layer of horticultural fleece around the plant before the first frost. Remove it on mild dry days to allow air to circulate and prevent disease. Watering sage in the bed over winter is rarely necessary; if it is, do it sparingly, as wet roots make sage vulnerable.Russian sage is a low maintenance perennial that seems to thrive on neglect. Container-grown nursery plants can be planted anytime during the growing season, from early spring to up to six weeks before a hard-killing frost. Tall, bushy Russian sage plants have a tendency to flop over late in the season.
What is the common name for Perovskia blue spire?
The Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Spire’, commonly known as Russian Sage or simply Perovskia, is a highly valued perennial known for its striking blue to purple flowers and fragrant foliage. When Russian sage plants are healthy and happy, they may begin to spread by runners. To control growth, divide the plants every few years and remove the runners.Russian sage can spread very slowly by runners, but the offshoots do not transplant easily. However it does divide easily, so propagate new plants by division in spring or autumn.Another way to keep a Russian sage in-bounds is to plant it inside of a sleeve that prevents underground runners (they’re called rhizomes) from spreading out. You can use a plastic nursery pot and cut the bottom out.Russian Sage has a shrub-like form and will reach 3-5 feet in height and spread 2-4 feet wide. Not only does this plant bloom profusely from June through October, its silvery-white stems add interest to the garden throughout the winter, if left intact.