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'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

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Overview

'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage, or Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace', is an upright perennial with lacy sky-blue flowers, amethyst calyxes, and aromatic green foliage. It matures at 28-32 inches tall and 34-38 inches wide. Plant in full sun with dry to average, well-drained soil; it tolerates poor soils, resists deer, and attracts hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Sun FullWater Medium
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — or Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace'
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — or even relatively poor soils'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Once established, it asks for little beyond an early-spring pruning to remove the previous season’s'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — provided drainage is good; overly wet conditions or frequent overhead irrigation can lead to a less'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — repeated through a sunny border'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — and aromatic green foliage'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Gardeners often appreciate its smaller stature and reliable upright form+26

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2.3333333–2.6666667 Ft.
Mature width
2.8333333–3.1666667 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — or Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace'
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — or even relatively poor soils
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Once established, it asks for little beyond an early-spring pruning to remove the previous season’s
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — provided drainage is good; overly wet conditions or frequent overhead irrigation can lead to a less
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — repeated through a sunny border
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — and aromatic green foliage
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Gardeners often appreciate its smaller stature and reliable upright form
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — creating a layered violet-blue effect that holds beautifully from summer into fall
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — is an upright perennial with lacy sky-blue flowers
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — looser Russian sage selections.<br><br> This perennial is happiest in full sun and dry to average
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — commonly referred to as 'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Its bright sky-blue flowers rise in lacy plumes from amethyst calyxes
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — silvery-textured presence
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — and attracts hummingbirds
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — valued for its airy color and refined structure
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — especially compared with older
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — bringing that delicate blue-violet atmosphere indoors
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — while the strong stems give this selection a tidier
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — noting that it tends to stay more composed in the landscape
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — It matures at 28-32 inches tall and 34-38 inches wide
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — well-drained soil; it tolerates poor soils
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — Plant in full sun with dry to average
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — and enduring color: massed along a walk
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — or Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace'; it matures at 28-32 inches tall and 34-38 inches wide

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