Russian Sage (1)

 

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Russian Sage (1)

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학명 : Perovskia atriplicifolia Benth./(신) Salvia yangii B.T.Drew

분류 : Lamiaceae

 

학명 풀이

Perovskia : Named for General Vasily Alekseevich Perovski, 19th century Turkestan (Russian) diplomat

atricifolia : With leaves like Atriplex(갯능쟁이속)

원산지 : 중앙아시아, 티베트

 

국내 유통명 : 페로브스키아, 러시안세이지

 

사진 : 2021.07.08 월계역 근처

 

 

 

 

설명

 

Russian sage, Perovskia atriplicifolia, is an attractive plant with elongate, gray-green leaves and square, silvery-gray stems that produces an airy cloud of color late in the summer. The tiny, purple-blue, tubular flowers are arranged in whorls along long stems. This semi-woody plant was named Perennial Plant of the Year in 1995 by the Perennial Plant Association. It superficially resembles lavender, and can be used in areas too cold to grow lavender reliably. This member of the mint family (Labiateae) is hardy in zones 4-9.

 

The genus was named by the Russian botanist Karelin about 1840 after B. A. Perovski, the Turkestani governor of the Russian province of Orenburg – but the plant is not native to Russia or a sage (Salvia). Perovskia (pronounced “per-OFF-skee-uh”) is native to Central Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc.) and Tibet at elevations to 8,000 ft. The sage reference probably comes from the characteristic sage aroma given off when the leaves are crushed. Russian sage has been in cultivation since the mid-1800’s.

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Perovskia can be used in the middle or back of the border or cottage garden or in many other places in the landscape. It combines well with ornamental grasses and white or yellow-flowered perennials, especially white phlox, Rudbeckia (blackeyed Susan) and coreopsis. Other possible combinations include red-leaved barberry or dark green foliage plants for contrast, or blending with other silver-leaved plants. The silvery foliage and open architecture add an almost-Mediterranean feel to the landscape. It can also be useful as a filler plant or for separating stronger colors. Use it as a specimen in small areas, in mass to intensify its presence in large spaces, or in a long, wide row as a divider hedge.

 

Varieties

There are seven species of Perovskia, but P. atriplicifolia is the only one commonly available. [There is some confusion in the nursery trade, and plants sold as this species may actually be a hybrid between P. atriplicifolia and P. abrotanoides.] The species grows 3 to 4 feet tall, producing lavender blue flowers all summer on fine textured, aromatic, gray-green leaves and gray-white stems. It is quite drought resistant. The flowers are attractive to bees and other insects. Cultivars are generally superior to seed grown plants.

‘Blue Haze’ has paler blue flowers and nearly entire leaves (not finely cut).

‘Blue Spire’ is an upright form with deeply lobed leaves. It reaches a height of 3 feet. The deep purple flowers are borne on larger panicles.

‘Filigran’ is an introduction from Germany’s Ernst Pagels. This variety has finer, more dissected foliage than the species, giving the plant an almost lacy appearance. The bright blue flowers are borne all summer on upright 2-3 foot spikes.

‘Little Spire’ is more compact, growing only to about 2 feet tall.

‘Longin’ has stiff stems, for a more upright, formal growth habit.

 

Culture 이하 생략

 

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/russian-sage-perovskia-atriplicifolia/

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