Russian Sage - Little Spire

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Russian Sage - Little Spire

‘Little Spire’ should be grown in a full sun and is drought tolerant and will tolerate dry soil. ‘Little Spire’ looks great anywhere in the garden. The lavender-purple flowers make a great contrast with its silvery, fragrant foliage. Growing only 3’ high with a plant spread of 12-18”, it is one that should not be missed. It does need a well-drained area. The Perovskia ‘Little Spire Sage’, Perovskia atriplicifolia, is an exciting new variety to the Sage family. Deadhead for repeat bloom time. It is resistant to deer, attracts butterflies, an excellent choice for hot, dry gardens, and has attractive winter foliage. ... more

 

Geranium - Southcombe Double They do best in sun, but will tolerate some degree of shade. Geraniums are grown in almost any soil as long as it is not wet. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too. Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems. There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. This plant would look wonderful in a pot on a sun-drenched porch and is also deer resistant.

Russian Sage - Little Spire