General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: 30 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 30 - 36 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Fragrant
Other: Gray-green leaves with silvery stems.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Stronger stems than most varieties with an upright vase-shaped habit.
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Lavender blue
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 27,526
Parentage: Little Spire x unknown

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Common names
  • Russian Sage
  • Salvia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Salvia
  • Synonym: Perovskia
Also sold as:
  • Rocket Man

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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 2, 2017 6:44 PM concerning plant:
    Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman') is a Walters Gardens, Inc. 2014 introduction.

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