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Perovskia Rocketman (Russian Sage)

Perovskia Rocketman (Russian Sage)

Improved variety! Aromatic, gray-green leaves line silvery stems topped with lavender-blue flower spikes. Performs from midsummer well into fall without flopping over like other varieties. Loved by pollinators! Fragrant
  • Hardiness Zones 4-9
  • Mature Height 30 - 36 inches
  • Bloom Time Mid summer through early fall
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship AsPREMIUM Bare Root
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Cut Flower
  • Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman' PPAF

Availability: Out Of Season
SKU: #89599
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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI
  • Botanical Name:

    Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman' PPAF
  • Ship As:

    Bare Root
  • Size:

    PREMIUM
  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator, Drought Tolerant
  • Flower Color:

    Blue
  • Flower Form:

    Calyxes/flower spikes
  • Foliage Type:

    Non-dissected, silver green leaves
  • Mature Spread:

    24 inches
  • Spacing:

    24 - 30 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Plant root with top just below soil level. Water well after planting and water regularly until well-rooted
  • Soil Moisture:

    Well drained
  • Will Tolerate:

    Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Pruning Instructions:

    Not needed.
  • Winter Care:

    Fully hardy
  • Planting Depth:

    Top of plant should be even with soil level or slightly above.
  • Watering Requirements:

    Drought resistant
  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

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Perfect packaging, unbelievable plant specimen, and he service was exceptional. I will continue ordering fron K. van Bourgondien ! Because their plants and bulbs are superior to those I have seen before.

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Verified Reply - AngelaI'm sorry but the Perovskia Rocketman plant is out of stock for fall shipping. If you enter your email on the product page, we will let you know when it's available to order again.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will these establish and bloom the first year in San Francisco?
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Verified Reply - AngelaPerovskia Rocketman will likely bloom the first year planted. Was this answer helpful to you
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