Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' ~ Little Spire Russian Sage zone-4 Fountian Grass

Fountian Grass

The stems sport narrow whorls of variegated foliage with grey-green centers and yellow margins that earn a pink to orange flush in fall

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Inconspicuous flowers

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' ~ Little Spire Russian Sage zone-4 Fountian GrassLittle Spire Russian Sage is a compact woody perennial with finely dissected aromatic grey green foliage on stiff square stems. Whorls of pale blue flowers on airy pinnacles bloom through summer until the first frost. Best flowering in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Perennial Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1. 5 2 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Blue Season of Interest: Summer,