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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Prime Time'
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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Prime Time'

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Prime Time'

$12.95

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Prime Time' is a compact floriferous Russian Sage cultivar with aromatic silvery foliage and vivid lavender blue flower spikes that bloom from midsummer into fall. Its upright habit and drought tolerance make it an ideal choice for hot sunny borders, gravel gardens, and pollinator focused plantings.

Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained, poor to average soils

Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Highly resistant due to aromatic foliage

Native Status

While Perovskia atriplicifolia originates from Central Asia, it has naturalized in parts of North America and is widely used in drought tolerant, xeric landscapes.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

  • Rich nectar source for honeybees, bumblebees, and sweat bees from midsummer through fall.

Butterflies

  • Attracts Painted Ladies, Eastern Tailed Blues, and other small nectar seeking butterflies.

Beneficial Insects

  • Frequently visited by hoverflies and parasitic wasps which aid in garden pest control.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations:

  • Space 24 - 36 in apart to ensure air flow and highlight its full upright form.

Landscape Placement:

  • Perfect for hot dry beds, gravel gardens, borders, and as a vertical accent in mass plantings. Contrasts well with warm toned perennials and ornamental grasses.

Companion Plants

  • Agastache foeniculum 'Golden Jubilee' - Bright chartreuse foliage and lavender flowers offer a striking color echo and foliage contrast.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - Elegant white coneflowers complement the blue hues and extend the pollinator appeal.
  • Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' - Aromatic blue mounding catmint softens borders and repeats the color theme.
  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' - Golden daisy like blooms provide a bold complementary contrast in color and form.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' - Spike forms in a slightly deeper hue play off the Perovskia’s airy texture.

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