Perovskia 'Blue Steel'

This is a compact variety of the ever popular 'Russian Sage'.  A willowy and graceful sub shrub, Perovskia has silver grey aromatic stems and serrated edged oval silver green foliage.  In August and September the spires, which get to c 60cm high are covered in masses of tiny vivid steelviolet blue flowers.  Much loved by pollinators Russian Sage is a very useful addition to any mixed planting scheme.  Particularly  effective when planted en masse.  Usually very hardy in a sunny position with well drained soil.