Blue Spire Russian Sage

Blue Spire Russian Sage

1 Gallon
$15.90
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Blue Spire Russian Sage

Blue Spire Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'

A classic, vigorous Russian sage with vivid blue flowers on sturdy, upright stems.

$15.90
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Description

Blue Spire Russian Sage is a popular and robust cultivar known for its particularly vivid flower color and strong growth. It produces an abundance of long, branched flower panicles in a striking, clear lavender-blue shade that holds its color well. The stems are sturdy, and the plant forms a substantial, upright clump. It is perhaps the most commonly planted variety, valued for its reliability, intense floral display, and ability to withstand challenging hot and dry conditions.

  • Vivid Lavender-Blue Flowers: Renowned for its clear, bright blue flower color that creates a vibrant display.

  • Strong, Upright Growth: Forms a sturdy, well-branched plant that typically stands up well without staking.

  • Very Long Blooming Period: Flowers from mid-summer well into autumn, providing extended interest.

  • Extremely Resilient: Tolerates poor, dry, rocky soils, intense heat, and is ignored by pests and deer.

  • Excellent Backdrop or Focal Point: Its size and color make it ideal as a background plant or a large, airy focal point.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 3–4 ft
  • Mature spread: 3–4 ft
  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage: Finely dissected, feathery, aromatic, silvery-gray leaves.Flowers: Intense lavender-blue flowers borne on tall, airy, well-branched spikes; blooms profusely from midsummer to early fall.Habit: Semi-evergreen perennial subshrub with an upright, compact, and bushy habit. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Key Advantages:Vibrant, long-lasting lavender-blue blooms from summer into fall.Extremely drought tolerant and deer resistant.Aromatic silvery foliage adds texture and color.Low maintenance and easy to grow
  • Landscape Uses:Borders and mixed perennial beds.Mediterranean and xeriscape gardens.Mass planting as ground cover.Container and patio gardens.Pollinator and butterfly gardens

Faqs

Q: How do I prevent it from getting too leggy or falling open?A: The key isfull sunandproper pruning. Ensure it gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun. Prune it hard in early spring (as described above) to promote dense, new growth from the base. If it still tends to flop, you can use discreet peony rings or stakes early in the season.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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