Russian Sage, Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with fine upright aromatic grey-green foliage.   Whorls of light lavender blue flowers on airy pinnacles cover the foliage from mid summer to mid fall.  Best flowering in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.  DO NOT eat the leaves- they are mildly toxic, however the flowers are edible and have a peppery flavor.  

Type:	Perennial
Height:	2' - 3'
Spread:	2’ - 3’
Spacing:	2.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun
Bloom Color:	Blue
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.  Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears.  Tends to sprawl as summer progresses, but stems will flop with too much shade.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Phlox, Rudbeckia

IMAGE: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Perovskia