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Perovskia atrip. 'CrazyBlue'
CrazyBlue Russian Sage: Patent PP25,639
- » Blue summer flowers
- » Does not fall open in wind and rain
- » Deer and rabbit resistant
- » Drought tolerant
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:Plants That Work
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:15-18 Inches
- Spread:15-18 Inches
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This compact form of Russian Sage is the perfect addition to hot, dry garden spaces offering a great display of summer color and an ironclad constitution that lets it thrive in the hottest landscape spots. Even better, its interwoven branches keep this plant solid and upright even after a summer downpour. Long-lasting violet-blue flowers coat the flower spikes that rise above this plant's grey-green foliage in mid-summer. A pollinator magnet!
Programs
| • | Plants That Work |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Perovskia atrip. ''CrazyBlue''
Prefers average soil, good drainage and full sun. Cut back to 8 inches in spring. Water regularly until established; drought tolerant thereafter. Feed with an organic fertilizer in spring.