Perovskia Atriplicifolia Blue Jean Baby

Compact bushy mound with fragrant silver foliage.

Perovskia atriplicifolia blue jean baby. Perovskia blooms on gray green aromatic foliage. It also looks great in a silver blue garden like the low maintenance border in our trial gardens in landenberg pa. Plant perovskia in full sun and well drained soil. Blue jean baby s pleasant fragrance and vigorous growth habit make it a great addition for a fast growing border.

Blue jean baby is a vigorous selection which replaces peek a blue in our catalog. Leave the silvery stems standing over winter. Unlike other varieties it won t flop over. One of the earliest to bloom with midsummer lavender blue flowers and smoky purple calyxes that hold well into fall.

The compact habit of blue jean baby russian sage allows it to stand tall in the garden. In cold winter climates plants may be killed back to the ground but will resprout. Blooming from midsummer into fall it attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Finely textured aromatic foliage is a complementary soft gray green.

Perovskia blue jean baby common name russian sage thrives in the heat of summer a cloud of smoky blue perovskia in bloom is unforgettable. Perovskia atriplicifolia blue jean baby plant patent applied for. Blue jean baby is heat and drought tolerant and perfectly sized for most garden spaces. Perovskia can be used in a wide variety of environments with little attention through the season a reason they have long been a staple of landscapers.

Pairs beautifully with pink or yellow perennials like phlox echinacea rudbeckia or roses. Prune back to just 8 12 in early spring. Perovskia blue jean baby is an adaptable plant perfect for large statement masses or as a specimen in a border. Yep we re singing it too.