Perovskia atriplicifolia 39silvery blue39 is named for its distinctive shimmering foliage the hardy shrub39s small leaves are faintly aromatic with an attractive silver tint providing a perfect backdrop for the lavender45blue blooms that appear in the late summer this variety of russian sage can be grown in large quantities to make any flowerbed or border look elegant its resilient nature makes it well suited to sunny costal gardens height 60cm 4023903441 spread