Perovskia spp

Perovskia spp.: characteristics and care

Perovskia spp., popularly known as Russian sage, is a semi-woody perennial plant native to Central Asia that stands out for its aromatic silvery-grey foliage and its long spikes of small blue-violet flowers that appear from summer to autumn.

Its upright and airy form, along with its prolonged flowering, makes it a very decorative option for flowerbeds, borders and naturalistic style compositions.

It tolerates drought and heat very well once established and adapts to poor soils, provided it has good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Perovskia spp., popularly known as Russian sage, is a semi-woody perennial plant native to Central Asia that stands out for its aromatic silvery-grey foliage and its long spikes of small blue-violet flowers that appear from summer to autumn.

Its upright and airy form, along with its prolonged flowering, makes it a very decorative option for flowerbeds, borders and naturalistic style compositions.

It tolerates drought and heat very well once established and adapts to poor soils, provided it has good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 1/5 · very low — very spaced-out waterings; reduce almost completely in winter

Soil / moisture

Dry; excellent drainage

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

4–9

Compatible climates

BSk, Dfa, Dfb, Csa, Cfb dry

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 1/5 · very low

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 2/5 · 0.8–1.5 m · rapid growth

Pests

ORN-ALT variable · 0.1–15 m depending on taxon; confirm species

Pass

ORN-ABONO 3/5 · medium — balanced fertilization during active growth, adjusted by soil analysis

  • Warning

Update taxonomy; suffers in warm-humid climates and heavy soil, especially in winter.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 1/5 · very low — very spaced-out waterings; reduce almost completely in winter

Soil / moisture

Dry; excellent drainage

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

4–9

Compatible climates

BSk, Dfa, Dfb, Csa, Cfb dry

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 1/5 · very low

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 2/5 · 0.8–1.5 m · rapid growth

Pests

ORN-ALT variable · 0.1–15 m depending on taxon; confirm species

Pass

ORN-ABONO 3/5 · medium — balanced fertilization during active growth, adjusted by soil analysis

  • Warning

Update taxonomy; suffers in warm-humid climates and heavy soil, especially in winter.

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