'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
'Sage Advice' Russian Sage (Perovskia) displays rich lavender-purple flowers summer through fall held on minty-green foliage. Strong stems on an upright habit make it the perfect thriller in containers or the landscape. This fragrant plant is drought and salt-tolerant once established, attracts hummingbirds, and resists deer. A perfect perennial for hot, dry climates and also exceptionally cold hardy. Perovskia can be used in a wide variety of environments with little attention through the season - a reason they have long been a staple of landscapers. Expect these plants to be a little later to emerge in spring, but also to offer color well into fall. 32-36 inches tall and 28-32 inches wide at maturity Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily) Space plants 28-32 inches apart for best results Produces lavender purple flowers summer through fall Maintains minty green foliage summer through fall Great for borders, containers,