An upright shrub with deeply cut grey-green leaves and spikes of violet-blue flowers in late summer and early autumn. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Perovskia atriplicifolia
An upright shrub with deeply cut grey-green leaves and spikes of violet-blue flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Perovskia |
|---|---|
| Species | atriplicifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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