Perovskia 'Filagran' |
 |
 Loading Image(s)...
![]()
Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
|
|
| | Common Name: Russian Sage |
Very finely dissected, lacy, silvery leaves line the stems of this cultivar. The leaves are more dissected than the species. Airy spires of lavender-blue flowers top the strong stems from late summer into fall. 'Filagran' tends to have an upright growth habit. It is an Ernst Pagels introduction.
Introducer: Ernst Pagels
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
36 Inches
Spread:
18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Silver/grey shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Late summer
Early fall
Mid-fall
How's your soil?:
Poor Soil
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Eclectic
The ideal plant for hot, dry climates! Russian Sage is classified as a subshrub or woody perennial. It performs very well in full sun and any well-drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal, and few pests bother this plant. If pruning is necessary, do so in Spring when new growth appears. Prune back to just above the lowest bud.