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Perovskia 'Little Spire'
Russian sage
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 2 Feet
- Spread: 2-3 Feet
- Spacing: 18-24 Inches
- Bloom Color: Violet
- Foliage Color: Silver
With the same silvery texture and excellent drought tolerance of the others, 'Little Spire' rarely exceeds two feet tall and falls over only when trampled by your dog. The work of Dutch breeder Herbert Oudshoorn is responsible for this excellent, compact, long-blooming, low-maintenance landscape plant. Patent administered by Future Plants.
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Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Green Infrastructure
| • | Green Roof |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Perovskia 'Little Spire'
'Little Spire' is a dwarf variety of Russian sage, reaching about 2 feet in height, compared to the species' typical 3-4 feet. This woody-based perennial belongs to the mint family and showcases finely dissected, aromatic gray-green leaves on rigid, upright, square stems. Throughout the summer, it produces clusters of tubular, violet-blue flowers arranged in tiered, branched panicles. In regions with mild winters, its silvery foliage adds visual interest even during the colder months.
Genus name honors V. A. Perovski (1794 - c.1857) a Russian general. - Missouri Botanical Garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Perovskia 'Little Spire'
Prefers average to dry, well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Quite drought tolerant. Easily propagated by cuttings. Extra water and fertilizer in summer will force new flowering stems. Cut back after first hard frost. Great as a perennial border, in mass plantings or a rock garden specimen.
