Perovskia Blue Jean Baby Care

Blue jean baby is a vigorous selection which replaces peek a blue in our catalog.

Perovskia blue jean baby care.

Leave the silvery stems standing over winter. Product details questions answers. 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. Early summer to fall.

Perovskia longin is more rigidly upright and narrower than the species plant and has slightly larger leaves. Should not be cut back hard in the fall leaving some stem buds for next year s growth. Plant perovskia in full sun and well drained soil. Potted perennial site prep.

2 to 4 feet tall wide depending on variety. Can be divided every 4 6 years in spring or fall. Blue spire russian sage tends to grow more upright than the species with stems that reach 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Little spire russian sage is a smaller version reaching a tidy 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.

Perovskia filagran has finely cut leaves and an airy appearance. Perovskia little spire is a dwarf variety that matures at about 1 5 to 2 feet tall with a similar spread. Potted perennial unboxing planting delayed. Prune back to just 8 12 in early spring.

Perovskia atriplicifolia blue jean baby plant patent applied for sku 42962 a shorter compact variety that is full and vigorous in the landscape with upright stems that resist flopping. A perfect perennial for hot dry climates and also exceptionally cold hardy. Perovskia atriplicifolia blue jean baby pp29281. The straight species grows 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide.

It responds very well to shearing to promote re bloom but you won t have to worry about deer doing the shearing it s not one of their favorite foods. Lavender blue to violet two lipped tubular flowers bloom along 12 to l5 inch long panicles. Potted perennial planting. Offsets from side of clump can be dug and transplanted.

Several russian sage varieties are available on the market. Prefers somewhat dry soil with good drainage. Watering care for russian sage plants is minimal. Clean up old foliage and stems in spring.

Newer cultivars grow in the 2 1 2 foot range. In fact russian sage thrives in dry soil and rarely needs watering once established. Potted perennial watering.