PEROVSKIA PRIME TIME

Latin Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Prime Time'

Description: Commonly called Russian Sage, this variety is and earlier and denser bloomer than the others, blooming mid-summer until the early fall. Tall, tiny blue flower clusters bloom above the tiny, dense gray-blue aromatic leaves. an excellent border plant and is drought and salt tolerant. 

Gardening tip: Prune back no less than 6 inches from the ground in the Spring (never in the Fall)

Zone: 4-9
Height: 76-90cm
Spread: 60-76cm
Shape: Upright, mound
Sun or Shade: Full Sun
Foliage: Gray-green, aromatic, narrow leaves
Flower type: Lavender-blue clusters on long stems

Photo taken by Vittoria Pantano