{"product_id":"perovskia-little-spire","title":"Perovskia Russian Sage 'Little Spire'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d3fd29a7c0a6c430\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Spire Russian Sage | Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ | Dwarf Russian Sage | Perovskia ‘Little Spire’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eLittle Spire Russian Sage is an award-winning, sun-loving herbaceous perennial prized for its spectacular, continuous profusion of delicate, lavender-blue flower spikes that rise elegantly above neat, compact mounds of finely dissected, aromatic silvery-gray foliage. This exceptionally tough, heat-tolerant selection is known for its remarkable structural integrity—featuring a sturdy, upright, dwarf habit that refuses to flop even in the sweltering summer heat. Its nectar-rich blossoms are an absolute magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for sunny landscape borders, rock gardens, and mass plantings. With its cool-toned blooms and reliable performance through challenging, dry conditions, Little Spire offers an extraordinary display of vibrant color and soft, airy texture with exceptionally straightforward care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Little Spire Russian Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in intense, direct sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours per day) which is absolutely required to produce the most abundant blooms, the strongest stems, and maintain a tight, sturdy upright form. Too much shade will cause the stems to become leggy and flop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, sandy, or gravelly, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to poor, rocky soils as long as drainage is excellent. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged clay, especially during the cold, wet winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; water regularly until established, then allow the top few inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once mature and strongly dislikes consistently wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally low maintenance. Leave the structural stems standing through winter for visual interest, then prune the entire plant hard (cutting back to about 4 to 6 inches tall) in early spring just before new growth emerges to maintain its naturally compact size and encourage vigorous new flowering wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant due to its strongly aromatic foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA zones 4–9; exceptionally cold-hardy and reliable across a wide range of climates provided it has excellent winter drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLittle Spire Russian Sage plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4\" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch \/ Single","offer_id":54552290623767,"sku":"54552290623767","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 2 Pack","offer_id":54552290656535,"sku":"54552290656535","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":54552290689303,"sku":"54552290689303","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 6 Pack","offer_id":54552290722071,"sku":"54552290722071","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/Perovskia_LittleSpire_1.jpg?v=1785205443","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/perovskia-little-spire","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}