Perennials · 2 varieties
Perovskia (Russian Sage)
A silver-and-lavender cloud that laughs at heat, drought, and deer.
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 22–36″ varies by variety
- Spread
- 20–38″
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9 hardy here
- Blooms
- Jul–Sep
- Deer
- Usually left alone
- Rabbits
- Usually left alone
- Containers
- Best in the ground
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA list ask us
Height varies a lot between varieties here — anywhere from 22″ to 36″. Check the tag, or ask us which one suits the spot you have in mind.
Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.
The 2 Perovskia (Russian Sage) varieties we grow
Every variety we grow. Photos are going up through the season. Tap the on any variety to save it to your list. Availability changes daily — call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.
Variety by variety
East Bethel and the north metro are zone 4; Minneapolis and St. Paul are zone 5. Green comes back in both; yellow comes back in zone 5.
| Variety | Hardiness | Blooms | Size & sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Steeldark blue | HardinessHardy to zone 4comes back everywhere we deliver | Blooms Jul–Sep | Size 30–36″ × 20–38″ Full sun · deer usually leave it alone |
| Bluesetteblue-purple | HardinessHardy to zone 4comes back everywhere we deliver | Blooms Jun–Sep | Size 22″ × 24″ Full sun · deer usually leave it alone |
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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.