Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires' Russiansage has taken the gardening world by storm, rising from obscurity to enormous popularity in the past decade. Along the way, however, a number of different forms of the plant were introduced, resulting in a variety of good and not-so-good RussianSage plants. Be assured that ‘Blue Spires’…
Perovskia 'Little Spires' PP#11643 Aptly named, ‘Little Spires’ is a semi-dwarf version of RussianSage that is useful in the waterwise landscape with its compact, upright form and its non-suckering habit (an unusual characteristic for RussianSage). Having a narrow profile, ‘Little Spires’ is an excellent choice for small spaces…
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filigran' …foliage and narrow, sharply tapered flower spikes. These features give the plant a softer, more lacy presence in the garden than is typical of other RussianSages. This is the best Perovskia for small gardens. Zones 5-9. 3’ x 36” wide, (cutting propagated).
The 'Colors and Textures' Garden Rich colors, herbal fragrances and graceful grasses Lauren has designed this garden to highlight the beautiful colors and enticing textures that are possible when perennial plants and ornamental native grasses are planted together. The colors of the long-blooming perennials in this garden are a…
From Russia with Love For years now, I’ve been threatening to start a RussianSage lonely hearts club because of all the RussianSage that is planted all by itself—not a companion plant in sight! The unique, smoky-blue color of Perovskia looks so much richer and more interesting when complemented with other flower colors…
The Big Easy Water-Wise Garden …variety of planting situations. The plants have been massed in groups to maximize the impact of their flowers, with the short, late spring blooming RussianSage and Sunset Hyssop grouped in the middle. Best in areas with less than 25” of rainfall annually. The garden collection covers approximately 75…
Artemisia versicolor 'Seafoam' …true with its frothy curled silver foliage. I love to use it as a vigorous groundcover in hot, sunny areas to plant under taller perennials like RussianSage, ‘Moonshine’ Yarrow and ‘Grosso’ Lavender. ‘Seafoam’ will occasionally bloom with attractive silver and yellow flower spikes. Like all…
Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' …is recommended to plant along hot walls in the back of south and west facing flower beds. Nice in combination with tall, blue perennials like RussianSage or Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’. Zones 5-10. 36” x 30” wide, (cutting propagated).
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' …The feathery plumes emerge in early summer and ripen to handsome wheat-colored seed heads by fall. Combine with Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ or RussianSage. Plant in groups of three or five for best effect. Zones 5-9. Not Available for Summer Shipping. 4-5’ x 24” wide, (division propagated).
Achillea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold' …out its neighbors like tall, yellow seed-grown varieties. A fine companion plant for other larger plants like Blue Mist Spirea (Caryopteris) and RussianSage (Perovskia). Superb as a dried, everlasting flower. Zones 3-8. 36” x 24” wide, (cutting propagated).
Legacy® Buffalo Grass Companion Garden …xeriscapes are boring and hard to do? The following plants are included in this collection. 4 ‘Cheyenne’ Indian Grass 5 Licorice Mint Hyssop 3 RussianSage 3 ‘Paprika’ Yarrow 3 ‘Select Blue’ Catmint 3 ‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass 10 ‘Burgundy Dazzler’ Rose 9 Sundancer Daisy 27…
