Salvia 'Little Spire'

Common name(s): Russian sage

Description: perennial; a hybrid of several Salvia species that were formerly considered be in the genus Perovskia. Raised from seed and introduced by Herbert Oudshoorn of The Netherlands in 1998. Notable as a  particularly low-growing selection of Russian sage. Aromatic gray-green foliage and long, blue-violet flower spikes from summer until first frost. Adored by pollinators.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought