Taxonomic Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia cv. Little Spire

Common Name: Little Spire Russian Sage

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Garden: Pond Garden

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom Time: June to September

Height: 18-24 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Average well-drained soil

Flower Color: Violet, Blue

Special Characteristics:

• Being part of the mint family, Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' has a square stem. Along the stem grows finely, aromatic, gray-green foliage, topped by light blue flowers tiered in branched, terminal panicles that last most of the summer.