Russian Sage ‘Little Spire’

All the magic of Russian Sage in a compact, garden-friendly package — 'Little Spire' delivers the same breathtaking cloud of silvery stems and violet-blue flower spikes that has made Russian Sage one of the most beloved perennials in the world, in a tighter, more controlled form that fits beautifully into a wider range of garden spaces. From midsummer through fall, 'Little Spire' is absolutely alive with slender, branching spikes of tiny lavender-blue flowers that create an ethereal, hazy effect unlike anything else in the late-season garden. The aromatic, finely cut silver-gray foliage is just as ornamental as the blooms themselves, providing months of attractive texture and softness that ties together bolder neighboring plants with effortless grace. 'Little Spire' is a designer's dream — equally stunning when massed as a flowing border planting, tucked into a xeriscape garden, or used as an airy, textural contrast alongside bold-leaved perennials and ornamental grasses. And like all Russian sages, it is extraordinarily tough — thriving in heat, drought, and poor soils while remaining completely unbothered by deer, rabbits, or most pests. Highlights: Stunning violet-blue flower spikes create an ethereal hazy effect from midsummer through fall Compact, upright habit — a tidier alternative to standard Russian Sage without sacrificing impact Highly ornamental aromatic silver-gray foliage attractive all season long Exceptional heat, drought, and poor soil tolerance once established Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in extraordinary numbers Deer and rabbit resistant Outstanding in mass plantings, borders, xeriscapes, and cottage gardens Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia, and sedums Four-season interest — silvery stems remain attractive through winter