Scientific Name Perovskia atriplicifolia Common Name Russian sage

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Characteristics Season mid to late summer Height 36-60 inches Hardiness USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9 Flower Color light blue Soil well drained Exposure full sun Propagation tip cuttings in summer, seed North Carolina Regions Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain Comments The grayish green leaves of Perovskia are pungently scented, apparent when they are crushed or brushed against. The tall, clear blue flower spikes lend a cool, airy look to the garden. Cultivars such as 'Longin' and 'Blue Spire' and 'Blue Mist' are superior to seed grown plants. Cut plants back to 12" after the first hard frost. Origin Afghanistan to Tibet

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

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