Perovskia Blue Steel
Perovskia 'Blue Steel' photo Ball Seed
Russian Sage

‘Blue Steel’ has upright silver stems covered in a mist of lavender-blue flowers. It is the perfect plant to add texture to borders. it is easy to grow and adds cool colour through the late summer. A favorite of butterflies and bumblebees, avoided by deer, and able to withstand the baking and sweltering temperatures of summer—all in all a great performer.

  • Height: 71-86 cm (28-34 in)
  • Spread: 76-91 cm (30-36 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: minimum six hours of full sun
  • Bloom Time: late summer
  • Leaf Colour: silver green
  • Bloom Colour: lavender blue
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Perovskia is the ideal plant for a hot dry site. It performs very well in full sun in any well drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal. When cutting back in the fall do not cut to less than 30 cms because this plant is like a semi-shrub and new growth will emerge from the stems above ground.

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