{"product_id":"perovskia-atriplicifolia","title":"Perovskia atriplicifolia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eRussian Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"54\"\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia, commonly known as Russian Sage, is a striking, drought-tolerant perennial shrub admired for its airy sprays of lavender-blue flowers and aromatic, silvery-grey foliage. This hardy plant creates a soft, cloud-like effect in the landscape, with tall, slender stems that sway beautifully in the breeze. Flowering from late spring through summer and often into early autumn in Melbourne’s climate, it provides long-lasting colour and valuable nectar for pollinators. The finely divided foliage releases a pleasant fragrance when brushed against, adding sensory appeal to garden beds and borders. Russian Sage thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing exceptionally well in poor or sandy soils once established. It is highly tolerant of heat, dry conditions, and coastal exposure, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens, contemporary landscapes, and mass plantings where a soft, silvery contrast is desired. Prune back hard in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e*Shrub - Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e*Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eHeight: 1–1.5 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eWidth: 1–1.2 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e*Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e*Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e*Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eLavender-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e*Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e*Disease Resistant\u003cbr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e*Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e*Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e*Herbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e*Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e*Drought Tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e*Low Maintenance\u003cbr data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e*Coastal Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1726\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eSalvia\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eLavandula\u003cbr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eEchinacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eGaura\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003cbr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eSedum\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Blue Nursery","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47538983534757,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Perovskiaatriplicifolia.jpg?v=1772399750","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/perovskia-atriplicifolia","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}