‘Blue Steel’ has upright silver stems covered in a mist of lavender-blue flowers. It is the perfect plant to add texture to borders. it is easy to grow and adds cool colour through the late summer. A favorite of butterflies and bumblebees, avoided by deer, and able to withstand the baking and sweltering temperatures of summer—all in all a great performer.
- Height: 71-86 cm (28-34 in)
- Spread: 76-91 cm (30-36 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
- Sun or Shade: minimum six hours of full sun
- Bloom Time: late summer
- Leaf Colour: silver green
- Bloom Colour: lavender blue
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Perovskia is the ideal plant for a hot dry site. It performs very well in full sun in any well drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal. When cutting back in the fall do not cut to less than 30 cms because this plant is like a semi-shrub and new growth will emerge from the stems above ground.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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