RUSSIAN SAGE 'TAIGA' BLUE
Perovskia atriplicifolia
SKU: 139-010
Description
Like a giant and prolific lavender, Russian Sage 'Taiga' has mighty deep-blue blooms that seem to last forever! Forming clouds of color, they bloom from summer until fall, and can also be used as a dried flower and everlasting. Plants are large and easy to grow, and are tolerant of neglect, drought and poor soils once they are established. Foliage is silver-gray and equally attractive.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 4-5 feet
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
Like a giant and prolific lavender, Russian Sage 'Taiga' has mighty deep-blue blooms that seem to last forever! Forming clouds of color, they bloom from summer until fall, and can also be used as a dried flower and everlasting. Plants are large and easy to grow, and are tolerant of neglect, drought and poor soils once they are established. Foliage is silver-gray and equally attractive.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 4-5 feet
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
