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Little Spire Russian Sage

Perovskia 'Little Spire'

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Overview

'Little Spire' Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') is a compact perennial featuring silvery foliage with lavender-blue flower spikes. It matures to 2 feet in height with a 1.5-foot spread. This drought-resistant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its upright habit and long blooming period, from mid-summer to fall, make it ideal for small spaces and borders where a touch of vibrant color and texture is desired. Zones 4-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 2–11Type Shrub
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — make it ideal for small spaces and borders where a touch of vibrant color and texture is desired
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — is a compact herbaceous perennial that brings a touch of featheryLittle Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — It matures to 2 feet in height with a 1.5-foot spreadLittle Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — This drought-resistant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soilLittle Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — Its upright habit and long blooming periodLittle Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — commonly known as Little Spire Russian Sage

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

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Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — make it ideal for small spaces and borders where a touch of vibrant color and texture is desired
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — is a compact herbaceous perennial that brings a touch of feathery
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — It matures to 2 feet in height with a 1.5-foot spread
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — This drought-resistant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — Its upright habit and long blooming period
Little Spire Russian Sage (Perovskia 'Little Spire') — commonly known as Little Spire Russian Sage
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