Compact & Attractive

Rocketman Russian Sage Plant

Compact & Attractive

Strong stems, less likely to flop
Aromatic foliage
Grows 24-36 in. tall
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer tend to avoid

Short, strong silvery stems and clusters of tiny lavender-blue flowers add delightful color and airy texture to any garden landscape—without flopping. This compact variety grows 24- 26-in. tall with a similar spread and aromatic grey-green foliage that resists rabbits and deer. Blooming midsummer through fall, Rocketman Russian Sage is an excellent drought-tolerant choice that will attract plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 4-9. PPAF.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Rocketman' PP27526
Height: 30-36 inches
Spacing:24-30 inches.
Depth:Top of plant should be even with soil level or slightly above.
Spread:24 inches
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Color: Lavender blue
Size: Premium
Blooms: Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Zone: 4-9

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Calyxes/flower spikes
Soil Requirements: Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Cut back in late Winter or early Spring. Can prune back all the way to the lowest bud.
Foliage: Non-dissected, silver green leaves