Perovskia abrotanoides

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Height

1 m

Width

1 m

Flower colour

blue

Flowering Time

August, September, October

Light/shadow demands

sun

pH-Value

slightly alkaline, alkaline

Soil

sandy, permeable

Trees and shrubs for bees

Yes

Perovskia abrotanoides

Characteristics:

Habit

Many shoots, upright semi-shrub to small shrub, 1-1.5 m tall and wide, not many twigs, shoots have grey-white hairs

Blossom

Purple-blue spikes, persistent in late summer from August to October, aromatic, lavender-like scent; impressive summer-flowers

Leaves

Small, grey-green to white tomentose, pinnate, strongly aromatic

Fruits

Inconspicuous

Demands

Full sun, not tolerant of shade, heat resistant, needs warmth, often freezes down to the ground but regenerates well

Soil

Well drained, dry to fresh, chalky substrates; sensitive to dampness; shoots losing their strength on heavy soil

Tips

Cover root base (e.g. with leaves) in colder regions in autumn; cut in spring down to 10 cm from the ground

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6b

Bee pasture/nectar

Yes

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Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
bks19910003	Cont 3 l, 30-40	€17.50
bks19910004	Cont 3 l, 40-60	€21.50

Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
bks19910003	Cont 3 l, 30-40	€17.50
bks19910004	Cont 3 l, 40-60	€21.50