Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Jean Baby’ PP29,281
Blooming Time
Exposure
Thriving in heat, this mid-sized Russian sage is one of the earliest to bloom, and most impressive in respect to floral effect. Its broad upright spikes of lavender-blue flowers are carried above its gray-green shrublike mounded base. While ‘Blue Jean Baby’ is a compact grower, it grows quickly and reaches its mature size in just two to three growing seasons. It is outstanding in mass plantings and when used as edging.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Shrubby
Max Height:
3'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Broad upright spikes of lavender-blue flowers are carried above grey-green shrublike foliage.
Landscape Value
Outstanding in mass plantings, used as edging and pairs nicely with numerous companions.
Care
Watering:
'Blue Jean Baby' Russian Sage is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Blue Jean Baby' Russian Sage is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Blue Jean Baby' Russian Sage sets its flower buds in summer, and any pruning should be conducted in April, immediately after winter.