Perovskia 'Little Spire'
(Russian Sage 'Little Spire')
Family - Lamiaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 1995
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 75cm
Width - 45cm
Location - The Terrace
Description: A compact sub-Shrub with upright, sturdy stems. Aromatic, silvery to grey-green leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape with coarsely-toothed margins. Small tubular, 2-lipped flowers are lavender-blue, each with a rich purple Calyx. The flowers are held in whorls on upright, branching spikes and are produced from mid-summer through mid-autumn.
Now listed in the RHS Plant Finder as Salvia 'Little Spire'
Flower:
Small tubular, 2-lipped flowers are a deep shade of lavender-blue. Each bloom has a dark purple calyx. The flowers are held in whorls on upright, branching spikes and are produced from July through September.
Flower colour: Purple
Flower shape: Tubular, 2-lipped flowers arranged in whorls on spikes
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Silvery to grey-green leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape with Dentate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on downy, silvery-white stems. The foliage turns rich, golden-yellow in autumn before falling.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate to ovate
Autumn Colour: Yellow
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.