blue sage plant
Looking to add a splash of soothing blue to your garden? The blue sage plant is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for its captivating colour, aromatic foliage, and pollinator-friendly blooms. Whether you’re seeking a drought-tolerant perennial for a sunny border or a fragrant addition to your cottage garden, blue sage plants are a versatile and rewarding choice. In this guide, we’ll explore the blue sage plant’s characteristics, growing tips, and how it fits alongside other blue-toned favourites.
Perovskia Blue Spire (Russian Sage Plant)
The Perovskia Blue Spire plant, commonly known as the Russian Sage Plant, is a small shrub grown for its fine foliage and impressive flowers. Masses of tiny, dark blue flowers are borne on upright stems above the foliage through summer and autumn. The foliage comprises white stems which bear fine grey leaves as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Perovskia atriplicifolia Blue Spire is commonly used in Mediterranean gardens, included in a mixed planting, added to borders, used in coastal gardens, or planted as a lovely backdrop to smaller plants.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant)
Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly known as Russian Sage or Russian Lavender, is a small and erect shrub that is grown for its fine foliage and impressive flowers. Masses of tiny, dark blue flowers are borne on upright stems above the foliage through summer and autumn. The foliage comprises white stems which bear fine grey leaves as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. This Perovskia plant is commonly used in Mediterranean gardens, included in a mixed planting, added to borders, used in coastal gardens, or planted as a lovely backdrop to smaller plants. This is a popular landscaping plant.
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