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| Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' |
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| Russian Sage, Little Spire |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Russian Sage, the Perennial Plant Association's 1995 Perennial of the Year, is semi-woody perennial that provides color, fragrance, ad texture all summer long. Unlike its tall parent, 'Little Spire' grows to around 2 feet tall. It is covered with very pungent-when-rubbed gray-green leaves. Flowering starts in mid to late summer and persists on into fall. the flowers themselves are small tubular and light blue but the effect is of a powdery blue airy haze. Full sun and good drainage are keys to survival. Wet feet during the winter are not appreciated. Plants also benefit from a late spring pruning down to several pairs of buds. Combine with Asters, Coneflowers, Seashore Mallow, and grasses for a late summer showdown. Cat# 1351
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Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
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Availability?: Currently
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| $10.00 each
in quart pots
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Native Plant |
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Good Fragrance |
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Butterfly Plant |
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Hummingbird Plant |
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Good Fall Color |
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Berries & Fruits |
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Deer resistant |
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| Ease of Culture |
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Easy |
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Not Too Hard |
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Difficult or Tricky |
| Evergreen |
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Yes |
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Semi |
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No |
| Plant Type |
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Wildflower |
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Shrub |
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Grass or grass-like |
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Perennial |
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Tree |
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Ground cover |
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Fern |
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Vine |
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| Light Exposure |
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Full sun |
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Mostly sunny |
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Half and half |
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Full shade |
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Mostly shady |
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| Soil Condition |
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Sandy |
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Organic |
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Clay |
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Average |
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| Moisture Tolerance |
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Dry |
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Wet |
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Moist |
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Moderate |
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| Height |
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12" or less
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24" to 36" |
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12" to 24" |
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36" or taller |
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| Color |
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White/whitish |
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Pink |
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Blue |
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Yellows |
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Rose |
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Green |
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Orange, coral |
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Violet |
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Brown |
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Peach, salmon |
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Lavender |
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Mauve |
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Red, scarlet |
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Purple |
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Tan |
| Bloom Time |
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Early spring |
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Early summer |
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Early fall |
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Mid spring |
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Mid summer |
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Mid fall |
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Late spring |
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Late summer |
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Late fall |
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