If you are looking for a large, beautiful, trouble-free perennial, consider growing “Russian sage” (also known as ‘Perovskia’ named after a Russian governor). It does best in full sun and can tolerate drier soils. It has aromatic leaves and lavender blue flowers that bloom from mid-summer until frost. Russian Sage is great for attracting pollinators. It is shrub-like, reaching up to 5 feet high but there are a few dwarf varieties that only reach two feet high. In spring, prune Russian Sage to only eight inches high and it will fully grow back in summer.
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