Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Jelena' ~ Jelena Russian Sage Size:1 GALLON Upton House - geograph

Upton House - geograph

IMAGE: William Coville

Emerald Cascade Evergreen Distylium is a compact evergreen shrub with a mounded habit with layered branching that creates a cascading effect

Its small green foliage is coated by non-stop flowering of large vivid deep pink flowers that bloom above the foliage from early spring through summer

The insignificant flowers are followed by tiny attractive translucent white berries in late summer

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Jelena' ~ Jelena Russian Sage Size:1 GALLON Upton House - geographPerovskia atriplicifolia Jelena is a compact Russian sage cultivar prized for its vivid purple flower spikes and aromatic, silvery green foliage. It provides long lasting summer color and texture to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings. Best flowering in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. DO NOT eat the leaves they are mildly toxic, however the flowers are edible and have a peppery flavor. Type: