Blue Steel Russian Sage Perovskia Herb Garden Seeds

Blue Steel Russian Sage Perovskia Herb Growing Habits

Non-GMO (Perovskia atriplicifolia) Blue Steel Russian Sage Perovskia grows as a warm perennial herb reaching 18-36" high as a flowering subshrub. This variety of sage blooms in late spring through mid-summer or once again in early fall. Once plants reach maturity, sage develops semi-woody stems and silver-green leaves"providing an earthy aroma with mild pepper and sweet flavor. Sage plants continue producing and spread similar to mint, as they fully establish during the second year. As the lower temperatures drop, hardy sage varieties will go dormant overwinter, after blooming bright indigo flowers and setting seed.

The Potpourri Uses of Blue Steel Russian Sage Perovskia Garden Herb

As Blue Steel Russian Sage has toxic leaves that shouldn't be consumed, it ranks as one of the most attractive perennial borders that produce fragrant bright indigo buds that can also provide aromatic benefits. Make potpourri by drying and crushing up the silver-green leaves of this sage variety, then add it to a mix of oils and other dried herbs on the stovetop for a warm bright aroma to fill your home!

The Gardening Benefits of Blue Steel Russian Sage Perovskia Herb & Seed

As one of the most attractive flowering perennials, Blue Steel Russian Sage will bring not only a colorful landscape and contrast to your garden, it will grow as a hardy, drought-tolerant and pest-resistant herb! This sage variety is known as a decorative herb, as its bright indigo flowers and silver-green foliage attract beneficial pollinators and are protective companions to neighboring plants.

Blue Steel Russian Sage Perovskia Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:

• 1 g - Approximately 53 Seeds
• 1/4 oz - Approximately 375 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
• 5 lbs - Approximately 120,000 Seeds