Perovskia, Lacey Blue Russian Sage 'Lissilv'

Perovskiaatriplicifolia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Perovskia (per-OFF-skee-a)
Species
atriplicifolia (at-ry-pliss-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Peoria, Illinois

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Enid, Oklahoma

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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(Sallie) Cherry Valley, IL (Zone 5a) | July 2014 | positive

I love this! I was looking for a true blue Russian Sage, and preferably a dwarf variety. I ordered 3 plants from an online source and was...Read More

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2010 | positive

A new compact cultivar slowly being released across the U.S. It remains short from 12"-20" in height. It spread is 2'-3'. The leaves a...Read More

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