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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. |
| Screening Value | D | It can soften a view in summer, but it is not a privacy or boundary plant. |
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.
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SKU:PGNE-41012
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