Being tall it often requires support either staking or a peony ring if grown individually lest it flop over.
Blue jean baby russian sage care.
Perovskia blooms on gray green aromatic foliage.
Compact bushy mound with fragrant silver foliage.
But the primary care concern with these plants is pruning which is optional.
If grown in masses the plants help to support one another.
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That s why we like the compact habit of blue jean baby.
Average to dry moisture levels are ideal and few pests bother this plant.
Russian sage can sometimes lodge or split its long beautiful stems toppling over instead of standing tall in the garden bed.
Blue jean baby russian sage bees and butterflies will thank you.
Blooming from midsummer into fall it attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.
This resilient plant has become a mainstay in the summer garden both for its good looks and undemanding nature.
We like its sage like herbal perfume but deer aren t big on the scent.
It s not so heavy and won t flop over.
Perovskia blue jean baby common name russian sage thrives in the heat of summer a cloud of smoky blue perovskia in bloom is unforgettable.
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It is big in the eco friendly garden.
Russian sage is a tough plant that needs little care.
Prune back to just above the lowest bud.
Gray green foliage has a piney sage like scent and contrasts perfectly with those pollinator attracting blooms and it s highly deer resistant.
There s a lot of things going for russian sage the savvy gardener can benefit from.
Unlike other varieties it won t flop over.
Russian sage care russian sage is drought tolerant once established but plants need water until root systems have had a chance to sink deeply into soil.
Blue jean baby russian sage pp 29281 is a compact selection of russian sage that gives you beautiful lavender blue spires of late summer color with a more manageable size in the landscape.
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It performs very well in full sun and any well drained soil.
Just give them full sun and well drained soil then sit back and delight in their tranquil beauty.
Russian sage is classified as a subshrub or woody perennial.
If pruning is necessary do so in spring when new growth appears.
Blue jean baby russian sage bees and butterflies will thank you.
Russian sage is at the top of the list of those fuss free garden perennials that you simply buy plant and enjoy.
Blue jean baby s pleasant fragrance and vigorous growth habit make it a great addition for a fast growing border.
Blue jean baby one of the earliest perovskia to bloom is stunning when paired with rudbeckia and echinacea.
The compact habit of blue jean baby russian sage allows it to stand tall in the garden.
