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Salvia 'Little Spire'PBR (Pe)
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perovskia 'Little Spire'

A compact, erect, deciduous sub-shrub, with white stems, to 60cm in height. It bears aromatic, deeply-divided, grey-green leaves and open, upright panicles of small violet-blue flowers in late summer to early autumn

Other common names
sage 'Little Spire'
Synonyms
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
Perovskia 'Little Spire'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green White Green Grey Silver
Summer Green White Purple Blue Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green White Purple Blue Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in poor but well-drained soils in full sun. Fertile soil and/or planting in shade will promote "eggy" growth in need of support or staking

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 6, cut back hard in early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

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