Perovskia Blue Jean Baby Care

Early summer to fall.

Perovskia blue jean baby care.

2 to 4 feet tall wide depending on variety. In fact russian sage thrives in dry soil and rarely needs watering once established. Offsets from side of clump can be dug and transplanted. Potted perennial planting.

Perovskia longin is more rigidly upright and narrower than the species plant and has slightly larger leaves. Prefers somewhat dry soil with good drainage. Perovskia atriplicifolia blue jean baby plant patent applied for sku 42962 a shorter compact variety that is full and vigorous in the landscape with upright stems that resist flopping. Plant perovskia in full sun and well drained soil.

Perovskia atriplicifolia blue jean baby pp29281. One of the earliest to bloom with midsummer lavender blue flowers and smoky purple calyxes that hold well into fall. Perovskia little spire is a dwarf variety that matures at about 1 5 to 2 feet tall with a similar spread. Little spire russian sage is a smaller version reaching a tidy 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.

Newer cultivars grow in the 2 1 2 foot range. Several russian sage varieties are available on the market. Potted perennial site prep. It responds very well to shearing to promote re bloom but you won t have to worry about deer doing the shearing it s not one of their favorite foods.

Can be divided every 4 6 years in spring or fall. Prune back to just 8 12 in early spring. Blue jean baby is a vigorous selection which replaces peek a blue in our catalog. Clean up old foliage and stems in spring.

Blue spire russian sage tends to grow more upright than the species with stems that reach 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. A perfect perennial for hot dry climates and also exceptionally cold hardy. Scatter a handful of general purpose fertilizer or a shovelful of compost around each plant every other year in late fall. Product details questions answers.

Watering care for russian sage plants is minimal. Potted perennial unboxing planting delayed. The straight species grows 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide. Should not be cut back hard in the fall leaving some stem buds for next year s growth.

Perovskia filagran has finely cut leaves and an airy appearance. Potted perennial watering. Perovskia can be used in a wide variety of environments with little attention through the season a reason they have long been a staple of landscapers.