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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:51 PM
Perovskia 'Filigran'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    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. 'Filigran' tends to have an upright growth habit.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    The ideal plant for hot, dry climates! Russian Sage is classified as a sun shrub 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.

    Flower Color

    Lavendar blue

    Foliage Color

    Silvery

    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Coneflower-Purple (Echinacea purpurea), Hyssop-Anise (Agastache ), Mallow-Tree (Malva sylvestris mauritiana), Monkshood-Azure (Aconitum fischeri), Starflowers (Boltonia asteroides)

    Plant Height

    36 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average to low water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Fragrant flowers or foliage, Dried Flower, Border, Mass Plant, Drought Tolerant, Cut flower or foliage, Salt Tolerant

    Bloom Time

    Late summer until fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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