Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ – Dwarf Russian Sage
Perovskia ‘Little Spire’, also known as Dwarf Russian Sage, is a compact, upright perennial prized for its silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers that bloom over a long period. A shorter form of traditional Russian Sage, it’s ideal for adding airy height and colour to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and modern planting schemes.
Flowering from mid to late summer into autumn, it produces tall, slender spires of soft violet-blue blooms above finely cut, aromatic silver-grey leaves. Its tidy, upright habit makes it perfect for smaller spaces or the front of borders where a touch of movement and scent is welcome.
This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. It pairs beautifully with grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia, and other sun-loving perennials.
Key Features:
Height: 50–60 cm
Spread: 40–50 cm
Flowers: July to October
Position: Full sun
Soil: Free-draining; tolerates dry, poor soils
Maintenance: Cut back hard in early spring to encourage fresh growth
A reliable, low-maintenance plant that brings fine texture, long-lasting colour, and pollinator appeal to dry and sunny planting schemes.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ – Dwarf Russian Sage
Perovskia ‘Little Spire’, also known as Dwarf Russian Sage, is a compact, upright perennial prized for its silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers that bloom over a long period. A shorter form of traditional Russian Sage, it’s ideal for adding airy height and colour to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and modern planting schemes.
Flowering from mid to late summer into autumn, it produces tall, slender spires of soft violet-blue blooms above finely cut, aromatic silver-grey leaves. Its tidy, upright habit makes it perfect for smaller spaces or the front of borders where a touch of movement and scent is welcome.
This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. It pairs beautifully with grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia, and other sun-loving perennials.
Key Features:
Height: 50–60 cm
Spread: 40–50 cm
Flowers: July to October
Position: Full sun
Soil: Free-draining; tolerates dry, poor soils
Maintenance: Cut back hard in early spring to encourage fresh growth
A reliable, low-maintenance plant that brings fine texture, long-lasting colour, and pollinator appeal to dry and sunny planting schemes.
