Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lisslitt' ~ Lacey Blue Russian Sage Size:1 GALLON 2021-05-03 18 38 14 Royal

2021-05-03 18 38 14 Royal Purple Smoke Tree leaves along Tayloe Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill

The outer florets are incredibly large bright cherry red lacecap flowers in alkaline soil and lavender flowers in acidic soil surrounding the tiny star shaped center petals of a lighter matching shade and bloom though summer

Slight susceptibility to bud blight

IMAGES: Paul Paradis

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lisslitt' ~ Lacey Blue Russian Sage Size:1 GALLON 2021-05-03 18 38 14 RoyalLacey Blue Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with fine upright aromatic silvery green foliage. Whorls of lacy lavender blue flowers bloom on silvery stems in airy pinnacles throughout summer into 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 Origins: Central Asia and Tibet Height: