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Perovskia 'Lacey Blue'
$12.95
Perovskia 'Lacey Blue' is a compact form of Russian Sage prized for its finely textured silvery foliage and vibrant lavender blue flower spikes. Its tidy habit and drought tolerance make it ideal for modern perennial borders and dry garden designs.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer through early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor soil
Watering Needs: Low; very drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Perovskia is native to Central Asia, and 'Lacey Blue' is a cultivated variety selected for compact size and enhanced garden performance.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts honeybees and native bees such as leafcutter and bumblebees throughout its extended bloom period.
Butterflies
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies frequently visit the soft lavender blue flowers for nectar.
Beneficial Insects
- Encourages predatory insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps which contribute to natural pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow airflow and display its natural mounding form without overcrowding.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, xeriscapes, and containers needing long lasting texture and color.
Companion Plants
- Echinops ritro (Globe Thistle) - Shares drought tolerance and adds round, spiky blue accents against Perovskia’s soft texture.
- Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - Combines well in hot, dry conditions with similarly resilient foliage and long lasting blooms.
- Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Echoes the flower color and provides additional vertical interest and pollinator appeal.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Enhances fragrance and silver toned texture while thriving in similar soils and sun exposure.
- Rudbeckia fulgida (Black Eyed Susan) - Offers vibrant contrast in both texture and color while supporting pollinators and a long bloom season.