Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

Compact stems won't split or lodge

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Regular price: 1 for $14.39
Regular price: ~~$17.99~~
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flowering dateMidsummer into fall.
hardiness zone4-9
height28 - 34 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship asNO. 1 BAREROOT
sun exposureFull Sun

Provides for pollinators when food isn't plentiful
Sage-like fragrance discourages deer
Grows quickly; blooms abundantly

Russian Sage can sometimes lodge or split, its long, beautiful stems toppling over instead of standing tall in the garden bed. That's why we like the compact habit of Blue Jean Baby. It's not so heavy and won't flop over. It is big in the eco–friendly garden. It blooms from midsummer all the way into fall, so it'll provide some late season food for your neighborhood's bees and butterflies. You'll get a sage–like fragrance as you walk by, which you may enjoy, but deer and rabbits will not find very appetizing. Great for a fast–growing border addition. We also suggest creating some cut– and dried–flower bouquets with the abundant blooms. Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281

Product Details

botanical namePerovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby', PP#29281
flowering dateMidsummer into fall.
flower colorBlue, Purple
flower formSmall, tubular, 2-lipped flowers on terminal panicles.
foliage typeLacy, silvery green leaves on silvery stems.
formPerennial
growth rateModerate.
hardiness zone4-9
height28 - 34 inches
planting instructionsDig a hole large enough to fit the roots without having to bend them. Set the crown at the soil level. Firm soil around the roots with fingers and water thoroughly.
pruningPrune back in spring, but no closer than 6" above the ground. In spring, as the new growth is starting to emerge.
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
shipping seasonSpring
ship asNO. 1 BAREROOT
soil requirementWell-drained, average soil. Does not like to be wet. This is particuarly important in the winter. Very well drained soils in winter are necessary.
spacing24 - 36 inches
spread24 - 36 inches
sun exposureFull Sun
winter careMulch in colder zones, after the ground freezes, in areas where plants may heave from the ground due to alternate freezing and thawing temperatures. Remove the mulch in early spring, before the new growth emerges.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B	2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B	2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24