Denim 'n Lace Russian Sage TRIMMED
Overview: A Russian sage grown for its lacy, silvery foliage and airy lavender-blue flower spikes.
Mature size: Approximately 2–3 ft. tall and wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Late summer into fall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Water needs: Low; very drought-tolerant once established, needs sharp drainage
Special features: A more compact, better-branched selection than older Russian sage cultivars, less prone to flopping. Aromatic, silvery-foliaged perennial (technically a subshrub) with airy, lavender-blue flower spikes; thrives on neglect in lean, well-drained soil; cut back hard in late winter/early spring, since it blooms on new growth
Wildlife value: Bees and butterflies
Botanical name: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim n Lace'
Category: Perennial