Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'
"Russian sage"
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Description
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is an elegant, sun-loving perennial that will add both texture and a stunning silvery hue to your garden. Its finely cut, aromatic leaves are an eye-catching silver-grey, creating a striking contrast to the delicate spires of lavender-blue flowers that appear in late summer. The soft, airy blooms provide a beautiful, cloud-like effect, perfect for softening borders or adding height to patio pots.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is ideal for hot, dry areas of the garden. It’s perfectly suited to gravel gardens, rockeries, or any Mediterranean-style planting schemes. When grown in groups, this plant’s silver foliage and subtle blue flowers create a calming, harmonious display. It also works beautifully in pots, providing a long-lasting display on terraces or balconies. To create a soft, serene colour palette, combine Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' with other drought-tolerant plants such as lavender, ornamental grasses, and Echinacea. Its silver foliage contrasts beautifully with the deep purples of Salvia and the pink tones of Sedum. It also makes an excellent companion plant in wildlife gardens, offering contrast to larger perennials without overpowering their beauty.
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Silvery Blue' syn. Salvia yangii 'Silvery Blue' is a magnet for pollinators, especially bees, who will be drawn to its fragrant blooms. Once established, it’s a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can handle poor soils and drought conditions. Perovskias' ability to naturalise means it will come back year after year, gradually spreading to fill borders with its silvery elegance. This makes it an excellent choice for sustainable gardening, as it requires minimal care and provides lasting interest.
This versatile perennial is also ideal for pots, where its silver foliage and lavender-blue flowers can be enjoyed up close. It pairs well with other container-friendly plants and will thrive in a sunny position, bringing long-lasting colour and structure to patios, terraces, or even small urban spaces.
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is the perfect addition to any garden, offering a delightful blend of form, colour, and wildlife-friendly benefits.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Silvery Blue' syn. Salvia yangii 'Silvery Blue' ('Lissvery'ᴾᴮᴿ) (Pe)
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Flower colour
Purple, blue, lavender
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
10 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Silver
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Russian sage" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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