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Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' PP29281
Russian Sage
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One of the earliest Perovskia to bloom, this bushy selection is shorter and more manageable. Lavender blue flowers are held in smoky purple calyxes. Resists lodging.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Attracts pollinators.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage get?
About 3' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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