'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'

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) — Once established, it asks for little beyond an early-spring pruning to remove the previous season’s

'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — repeated through a sunny border

'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — and enduring color: massed along a walk

'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — bringing that delicate blue-violet atmosphere indoors

'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) — blue and purple flowers in the garden

'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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