Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Perovskia (per-OFF-skee-uh) (Info) Species: abrotanoides (ab-ro-tan-OH-id-eez) (Info)
Category: Perennials
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Blue-Violet
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous Silver/Gray Aromatic
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements: Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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