General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant. Cut back plants almost to the ground in early spring before new growth begins.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This Russian sage cultivar is a woody-based perennial of the mint family which typically grows 2-3' (less frequently to 4') tall and features finely-dissected, lacy (or filigreed as the cultivar name suggests), aromatic, silvery foliage on stiff, upright, square stems and whorls of two-lipped, tubular, light blue flowers tiered in branched, terminal panicles (12-15" high). Long summer bloom period.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Plants tend to sprawl or flop over as the summer progresses, but are generally more upright than those of the species.
Uses:
Provides long summer bloom for the perennial border. Contrasts well with both pink (e.g., phlox, mallow or roses) and yellow (e.g., rudbeckia) perennials.
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