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Perovskia CrazyBlue

Scientific Name : Perovskia atriplicifolia

Common Name : Russian Sage

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°C)

Blooming Season : Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant

Water : Light

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Height : 28 - 30" (71 - 76cm)

Width : 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Deer and rabbit resistant Perovskia that doesn’t fall open in wind and rain.

Idea & Tips : Plant in sunny location with well-drained soils.
Fertilize monthly.

Grower Information : Excellent garden performance.

Unique, interlacing branches prevent breakage during shipping.
Looks good longer at retail and in patio containers.
Deeper blue flowers than any other Perovskia.

Colorado State University Top Performer

'CrazyBlue'

Protection Information : EU PBR41166; PP25,639

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 1.0-1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  1,000-1,500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Moderate to high for first 24 hours, then reduce to low.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N after 10 days
  
  Pinching:
  
  Recommended.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Do not oversaturate rooting media. Allow media to dry moderately starting 10 days after sticking to encourage root development.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day obligate
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Recommended
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Pythium can be a problem if overwatered. White fly, spider mites.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  July to September

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