A colorful cultivar! Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Prime Time’ is a dense, full plant with blue flowers and dusky purple calyxes that provide color even after the blooms have faded. Its silvery, aromatic foliage repels deer.

Although it is commonly called Russian Sage, Perovskia is actually native to Southwest and Central Asia. Perovskia ‘Prime Time’ thrives well-draining and even dry soil. It is tolerant of drought, alkaline soil, and coastal salt spray.

Full botanical name:Salvia yangii ‘Prime Time’