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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim'n Lace'

Denim'n Lace' Russian Sage

Denim'n Lace' Russian Sage

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Part-sun
  • Part-shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

  • Fragrant
  • Lavender blue flowers
  • Abundant flowers
  • Abundant flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Bring a touch of country charm and a burst of color to your garden with Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace', an improved Russian Sage variety from Proven Winners. This hardy and easy-care perennial is distinguished by its abundant blooms and elegant form.

Features:

  • Blooming: From summer to fall, 'Denim 'n Lace' is covered with a multitude of small sky-blue flowers, forming light, airy spikes that attract bees and butterflies. Its amethyst calyxes add an extra touch of color and prolong the plant's visual interest.
  • Foliage: Its finely cut, aromatic silvery-green foliage creates a subtle contrast with the flowers and adds interesting texture to the garden.
  • Habit: Unlike other Russian Sage varieties, 'Denim 'n Lace' has strong, upright stems, giving it a compact and well-structured form.
  • Size: This variety reaches a height of 28 to 32 inches (70 to 80 cm), making it an ideal choice for borders, mixed beds, and rock gardens.
  • Care: This perennial is undemanding and tolerates drought well once established. It prefers well-drained soils and sunny exposures. A light pruning in late winter will encourage dense growth and abundant flowering.

Additional benefits:

  • Disease and pest resistant: 'Denim 'n Lace' is a robust plant that does not require chemical treatments.
  • Attracts pollinators: Its honey-bearing flowers attract bees and butterflies, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.
  • Long flowering period: Enjoy its beautiful blue flowers for many weeks, bringing a touch of color and lightness to your summer and fall landscape.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
24 - 36 in.
Spread
24 - 36 in.
Height
24 - 36 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Lavender
  • Blue

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy
  • Prune in spring

Soil requirement:

  • Very well-drained soil

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Squirels
  • Slugs
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Borders
  • Clumps
  • Flowerbeds
  • Isolated

Attribute:

  • Fragrant
  • Long flowering

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