| 1–5 | — | $19.00 ea |
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| 6-11 | 10% off | $17.10 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $15.20 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $14.25 ea |
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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby'
Choose Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage if you want compact, drought-tolerant blue color in a hot sunny bed; the tradeoff is it needs sharp drainage and looks rough if crowded or overwatered.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The smoky blue flowers and gray foliage give a strong summer-to-fall presence without taking over the whole bed. |
| Growth Rate | A | It fills in quickly for a perennial, so give it room rather than tucking it into a tight gap. |
| Maintenance | B | It is not fussy once established, but it needs cleanup and should not be watered like a thirsty perennial. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | The compact habit works in smaller sunny beds, but the airy stems still need elbow room. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for sunny, leaner beds where the owner wants color after spring perennials fade. Avoid rich, wet spots; that is where Russian sage usually disappoints.
| Mature Height | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8b |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, airy, bushy |
No. After establishment, keep it on the dry-to-average side; constant moisture works against it.
It has good deer resistance because of aromatic foliage, but no plant is guaranteed.
Yes, cut back old stems in spring once new growth starts.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41012
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
