Perovskia, commonly known as Russian Sage, are striking late-summer perennials loved for their airy spires of silvery-blue flowers and aromatic, silvery-grey foliage. Flowering from July to September, they bring texture, colour, and a gentle, hazy quality to borders just as many other plants begin to fade.
Perfect for sunny, well-drained spots, Perovskia thrive in poor or dry soils, making them an excellent choice for low-maintenance or Mediterranean-style gardens. Their tall, graceful form looks stunning planted en masse, along pathways, or mixed with Echinacea, Helenium, and Rudbeckia for a vibrant late-summer display.
Popular varieties like Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Spire’, ‘Little Spire’, and ‘Denim ‘n Lace’ are valued for their long flowering season and drought tolerance. Loved by pollinators, Russian Sage adds structure, fragrance, and a cooling blue contrast that lasts well into autumn.
