A new variety which is shorter and longer flowered than the original one. Beautiful grey foliaged shrub with upright panicles of lavender blue flowers during late summer and autumn. A useful shrub for its long flowering period, also looking good in the herbaceous border with other late flowering plants such as Asters and Heleniums. Prune hard in spring. Prefers a sunny well drained site. 30-45cm (12-18")
Common NameRussian sage
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Cut FlowerCut Flower
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Flower ColourBlue
Plant TypeShrubs
