Russian sage

Latin name

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Type

Hardy deciduous shrub

Final height

1.5m

Final width

1m

Situation

Full sun

Flowering months

Jul - Sep (Purple)

Can it be multiplied?

By softwood cuttings (late spring)

Edible?

No

Toxic?

None reported

Pollinator friendly?

Yes

Plant care tip

Prune hard each year in mid to late spring create a woody framework a few inches high – this encourages strong new growth that will carry flowers later in the year