Is Perovskia Blue Spire Hardy?

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1. Is Perovskia Blue Spire Hardy?
2. How do you care for Perovskia Blue Spire?
3. How do you prune a Perovskia Blue Spire?
4. Is Perovskia Blue Spire Evergreen?
5. Is Russian sage the same as lavender?
6. Is Perovskia perennial?
7. Is Perovskia toxic to dogs?
8. Is Russian sage Evergreen?
9. Which is better lavender or Russian sage?
10. Is Russian sage invasive?
11. Can you take cuttings of Perovskia?
12. What happens if dogs eat lavender?
13. Is Rosemary bad for dogs?
14. Does Russian sage need lots of water?
15. Is Russian sage poisonous to dogs?
16. Does Russian sage smell like lavender?
17. Is Meadow Sage the same as lavender?
18. Is lavender scent toxic to dogs?
19. Is lavender OK for dogs?
20. Does rosemary keep fleas away?

Is Perovskia Blue Spire Hardy?

Typically grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm). Performs best in full sun, in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Virtually pest and disease free....Requirements.

Hardiness	5 – 9 What's My Zone?
Plant Family	Perovskia - Russian Sages
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Mid,Late) Fall

How do you care for Perovskia Blue Spire?

For best results, grow Perovskia atriplicifolia in full sun in well-drained soil. Prune hard each year in mid- to late spring create a woody framework a few inches high – this encourages strong new growth that will carry flowers later in the year.

How do you prune a Perovskia Blue Spire?

Prune hard annually in early to mid-spring for a healthy plant and better flowers that year. If you don't they will come back week and floppy and generally be an untidy mess. Cut back previous years flowering stems to within one or two buds of the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and damaged growth.

Is Perovskia Blue Spire Evergreen?

Cut the old stems down to this framework, each spring....Click & Collect Available. Simply select at checkout.

Aspect	Full sun
Foliage	Not evergreen
Goes Well With	Gaura, Hylotelephium, Stachys
Growth Habit	Shrubby

Is Russian sage the same as lavender?

Lavender and Russian Sage are separate species that come from different Genus. The easiest way to tell the difference between them is to examine the flowers. Russian Sage has a tubular flower that is characteristic of the saliva genus, whereas Lavender does not, see images below.

Is Perovskia perennial?

Perovskia is a genus of sub-shrubby, deciduous perennials with greyish-green leaves. They are grown for their hazy panicles of small violet-blue flowers borne on greyish-white stems in mid to late summer.

Is Perovskia toxic to dogs?

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a great fall plant. And thankfully, these pretty, purple plants are not considered toxic to pets.

Is Russian sage Evergreen?

This sage develops showy purple flowers mid-summer. The foliage is fragrant and semi-evergreen remaining silvery-green late in the fall and early winter.

Which is better lavender or Russian sage?

Also, lavender leaves are juicier than Russian sage and very fragrant if crushed. Russian sage leaves are also fragrant but still not as intense as lavender. ... So, lavender leaves are more ornamental and useful than Russian sage leaves.

Is Russian sage invasive?

Russian sageshould be very near the top of that list for all that it adds to the landscape – color, texture, pollinators and presence. Though it isn't a native plant, it is not invasive and will stay where you plant it for many years – as long as you give it the well-drained conditions it needs.

Can you take cuttings of Perovskia?

Cuttings can be successfully rooted by sticking them directly into liner trays containing a pre-moistened, well-drained growing medium. Rooting compounds are not necessary as perovskia will root well without them. Russian sage prefers to be propagated using high humidity over misting.

What happens if dogs eat lavender?

Lavender, the plant, does contain a small amount of a compound called linalool, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. ... Symptoms of lavender poisoning may include vomiting, inability to defecate, a swollen and tender abdomen, reduced appetite, and fever.

Is Rosemary bad for dogs?

Yes! Rosemary is healthy for your dog to eat and can even be used as a natural flea repellant. It also contains antioxidants that may prevent cancer and heart disease and is good for your dog's digestive issues given its antimicrobial properties. Rosemary can also improve memory and mood.

Does Russian sage need lots of water?

Russian Sage Care Russian sage is drought-tolerant once established, but plants need water until root systems have had a chance to sink deeply into soil. It's a good idea to water Russian sage during its first growing season to encourage a deep, extensive root system.

Is Russian sage poisonous to dogs?

8. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a great fall plant. And thankfully, these pretty, purple plants are not considered toxic to pets.

Does Russian sage smell like lavender?

Depending on the location of the plant, where the foliage is borne, and the variety, the leaf edges may have a serrated or wavy edge. All parts of the Russian sage plant are quite fragrant when rubbed or crushed. Some people describe it as a sage-like smell, sometimes mixed with lavender scents as well.

Is Meadow Sage the same as lavender?

No, these beautiful flowers that you see in this photo are not lavender. This plant is called Perovskia Atriplicifolia, commonly known as Russian Sage and occasionally Lavender of Afghanistan. Not only is its second name the same as our favorite flower, these two plants are part of the same family and look alike.

Is lavender scent toxic to dogs?

Lavender contains a small amount of linalool, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Lavender poisoning is possible and results in vomiting, reduced appetite and other symptoms.

Is lavender OK for dogs?

Properly-prepared, diluted lavender oil is generally considered safe for use topically on dogs. The most common uses of lavender oil for dogs are to soothe itching, irritation, and inflammation.

Does rosemary keep fleas away?

Rosemary is a great organic flea control product. It can be used to treat light infestations as well as on pets (depending on how you use it). ... Note: Rosemary is a natural flea repellent, it will not get rid of fleas but help repel and prevent them.