• Perovskia Blue Jean Baby Image from Walters - must photo credit

Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

A shorter, more manageable Russian Sage


Botanical Name:

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29,281

Height: 30-34"

Spread: 32-36"

Hardiness Zone: 4-8

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Type
Perennial

Flower
Purple

Foliage
Green

Season
Blooms in Summer

Season
Blooms in Fall

Description

'Blue Jean Baby' is a shorter, more manageable Russian Sage that is still vigorous yet brilliant in the landscape. This sun lover is the perfect choice for a hot, dry climate. Blooming earlier than most others, the vivid color holds well from mid-summer to mid-fall. Deer resistant!

 

Introduced by Walters Gardens, Inc.  Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens. Certified in 2019


Plant Characteristics

Performance

  • Great Garden Performance
  • Reliable Consumer Success
  • Easy to Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Multi-Season Interest
  • Improvement Over Existing Selections
  • Long Blooming

Special Features

  • Cool & Unique
  • Disease Resistant
  • Pest / Insect Resistant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Cold Tolerant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Fragrant Blooms
  • Cut / Dried Flowers
  • Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

  • Small, Urban Yards
  • Kid & Pet Friendly
  • Great in Containers
  • Edible Garden
  • Privacy Screening
  • Erosion Control
  • Wet Areas
  • Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Non-Invasive
  • Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
  • Native / Nativar

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Zipcode 29201
Zone 8
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