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Perovskia 'Longin'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Perovskia 'Longin' (Russian sage) bears showy, faded violet, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during mid-summer to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green and light grey foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured and aromatic. The stems are aromatic. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Perovskia 'Longin' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought and salt.