Russian Sage, Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage
Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with fine upright aromatic grey-green foliage. Whorls of light lavender blue flowers on airy pinnacles cover the foliage from mid summer to mid fall. Best flowering in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. DO NOT eat the leaves- they are mildly toxic, however the flowers are edible and have a peppery flavor.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears. Tends to sprawl as summer progresses, but stems will flop with too much shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Phlox, Rudbeckia
IMAGE: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Perovskia
Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with fine upright aromatic grey-green foliage. Whorls of light lavender blue flowers on airy pinnacles cover the foliage from mid summer to mid fall. Best flowering in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. DO NOT eat the leaves- they are mildly toxic, however the flowers are edible and have a peppery flavor.
|
Type: |
Perennial |
|
Height: |
2' - 3' |
|
Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
|
Spacing: |
2.5’ |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
Blue |
|
Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears. Tends to sprawl as summer progresses, but stems will flop with too much shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Phlox, Rudbeckia
IMAGE: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Perovskia
Description
Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with fine upright aromatic grey-green foliage. Whorls of light lavender blue flowers on airy pinnacles cover the foliage from mid summer to mid fall. Best flowering in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. DO NOT eat the leaves- they are mildly toxic, however the flowers are edible and have a peppery flavor.
|
Type: |
Perennial |
|
Height: |
2' - 3' |
|
Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
|
Spacing: |
2.5’ |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
Blue |
|
Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears. Tends to sprawl as summer progresses, but stems will flop with too much shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Phlox, Rudbeckia
IMAGE: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Perovskia
