Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Little Spire Russian Sage is a low-maintenance plant with a big visual impact. Botanically named Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire,' this herbaceous perennial features tall, branching stems dotted with dainty blue and purple flowers. Enjoy the blooms from mid-summer through fall. The flowers are tiny, but Russian Sage is such a prolific bloomer that the entire plant will have a bluish-purple tint.
The tall, wispy stems can stand two feet tall, making this plant a good choice to add height to a mixed bed. It can also enhance a rustic or cottage-inspired border or a low flowering hedge. The Little Spire Russian Sage is well loved by pollinators, including hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Deer and pests generally leave this flowering perennial alone. It grows in zones 5 through 10.
Little Spire Russian Sage Care
The Little Spire Russian Sage loves full sun and will thrive in a spot with at least 6 hours of sunlight. This plant doesn’t have high water needs but performs best with weekly water, especially during a dry spell. Mulch spread around the base will retain moisture. Feed Russian Sage each spring using a balanced plant food.
Trim stems as flowers fade to encourage another flush of blooms. As the summer progresses, the stems can become lanky, so cutting back growth also promotes a dense form. After the first frost, cut all growth to ground level.
Little Spire Russian Sage Spacing
Little Spire Russian Sage has a compact form and reaches 24 to 28 inches tall and 15 to 28 inches wide. Space plants 15 to 28 inches apart to create an interlocking row of flowers and greenery.
Little Spire Russian Sage Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 10 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue, Purple
- Flower Description
- Lavender
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Blue, Green
- Foliage Description
- Blue, Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Little Spire Russian Sage
- Also Known As
- Dwarf Russian Sage
- Botanical Name
- Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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