Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'
Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'

Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'

"Russian sage"

Perovskia 'Silvery Blue'

1 bare root — £8.95

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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
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Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Description

Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is an elegant, sun-loving perennial that will add both texture and a stunning silvery hue to your garden. Its finely cut, aromatic leaves are an eye-catching silver-grey, creating a striking contrast to the delicate spires of lavender-blue flowers that appear in late summer. The soft, airy blooms provide a beautiful, cloud-like effect, perfect for softening borders or adding height to patio pots.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is ideal for hot, dry areas of the garden. It’s perfectly suited to gravel gardens, rockeries, or any Mediterranean-style planting schemes. When grown in groups, this plant’s silver foliage and subtle blue flowers create a calming, harmonious display. It also works beautifully in pots, providing a long-lasting display on terraces or balconies. To create a soft, serene colour palette, combine Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' with other drought-tolerant plants such as lavender, ornamental grasses, and Echinacea. Its silver foliage contrasts beautifully with the deep purples of Salvia and the pink tones of Sedum. It also makes an excellent companion plant in wildlife gardens, offering contrast to larger perennials without overpowering their beauty.

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Silvery Blue' syn. Salvia yangii 'Silvery Blue' is a magnet for pollinators, especially bees, who will be drawn to its fragrant blooms. Once established, it’s a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can handle poor soils and drought conditions. Perovskias' ability to naturalise means it will come back year after year, gradually spreading to fill borders with its silvery elegance. This makes it an excellent choice for sustainable gardening, as it requires minimal care and provides lasting interest.

This versatile perennial is also ideal for pots, where its silver foliage and lavender-blue flowers can be enjoyed up close. It pairs well with other container-friendly plants and will thrive in a sunny position, bringing long-lasting colour and structure to patios, terraces, or even small urban spaces.

Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' is the perfect addition to any garden, offering a delightful blend of form, colour, and wildlife-friendly benefits.

Key features

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Drought tolerant

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Silvery Blue' syn. Salvia yangii 'Silvery Blue' ('Lissvery'ᴾᴮᴿ) (Pe)

  • Flower colour

    Purple, blue, lavender

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    30-50cm

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    10 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Silver

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    2-3 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Wildlife gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining
    Dry

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Perovskia 'Silvery Blue' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your "Russian sage" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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