Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Longin'
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Common Name: Longin Russian Sage  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Longin' is a Perovskia selection, introduced by Kurt Bluemel, with a more upright habit and less leaf dissection, giving it a more dense and substantial presence in the garden. It has lovely blue flowers that seem to bloom all summer long. It is slightly more compact than the species, growing about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Use in a sunny, hot, dry location, even against south and west facing walls and fences.