Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire - Russian Sage - Plant in 2 L Pot

Pervoskia were named after the Russian General Count Vasily Aleskseevich Perovsky and it is this relationship which gives them not only their Latin name but also their common name of Russian Sage. They are closely related to the Sages (Salvias) but are really natives of central Asia and the Himalayas. As a late flowering plant they are a delight in any garden producing almost cloud like displays of violet blue flowers from late summer to late autumn and attractive, feathery, grey green, aromatic foliage when touched or bushed past. Despite its beauty and rather dainty appearance Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire is a tough plant, drought resistant, very hardy and does well even in the poorest of soils as long as they are well drained. Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire is a more compact, longer flowering variety that remains upright and is excellent for patios or where space is limited. It is also almost disease, rabbit and deer resistant and attractive to beneficial insects. Very easy to grow in full sun in almost any free draining soil, including poor and chalky soils. Can be grown in the garden or in a pot or container. In containers, use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 5-6 month applied in the late spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year. Prune back near ground level in spring to encourage abundant flowering and keep the plant tidy.