Perovskia, 'Little Spires'

Perovskia 'Blue Spires' (Russian Sage) for Brisbane Gardens

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spires', commonly known as Russian Sage, is a spectacular drought-tolerant perennial prized for its clouds of lavender-blue flowers and silvery-grey foliage. Bringing movement, texture and long-lasting colour to the garden, it is a standout performer in Brisbane's sunny borders, cottage gardens and contemporary landscapes.

Growing into a graceful mound approximately 1–1.5m high and wide, 'Blue Spires' produces masses of upright flowering stems from late spring through autumn. The airy flowers create a soft haze of colour above finely textured silver foliage, making it an ideal companion for ornamental grasses, salvias, gaura and other heat-loving perennials.

Its aromatic foliage provides year-round interest, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Exceptionally tough and resilient, Perovskia thrives in poor soils, hot conditions and extended dry periods once established.

One of the greatest strengths of Russian Sage is its ability to provide structure and colour during the hottest months of the year when many other perennials are struggling. Its relaxed, naturalistic habit also makes it perfect for modern meadow-style plantings.

Why Grow Perovskia 'Blue Spires'?

• Masses of lavender-blue flowers – Long flowering season through summer and autumn
• Silvery-grey foliage – Adds texture and contrast year-round
• Drought-tolerant & hardy – Thrives in heat and dry conditions
• Pollinator-friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies
• Architectural form – Creates movement and softness in garden designs

How to Grow & Care for Perovskia

• Sun: Full sun for best flowering and compact growth
• Water: Low once established
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of poor and sandy soils
• Maintenance: Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth

For gardeners seeking a tough, elegant perennial with months of colour and exceptional drought tolerance, Perovskia 'Blue Spires' is an outstanding choice. Whether planted in sweeping drifts, mixed borders or contemporary landscapes, it delivers effortless beauty and season-long performance.

Popular Varieties

• 'Blue Spires' – The classic selection with tall stems, silver foliage and abundant lavender-blue flowers reaching 1–1.5m high.
• 'Little Spire' – A more compact form growing 60–90cm high, ideal for smaller gardens and tighter planting spaces.
• 'Denim 'n Lace' – Features strong upright stems, finely divided silver foliage and rich blue flowers with improved garden performance.
• 'CrazyBlue' – A dense, compact selection with prolific flowering and excellent heat tolerance, growing around 60–80cm high.

All of these varieties are well suited to Brisbane's climate, offering months of colour, outstanding drought tolerance and valuable habitat for pollinators. Their soft blue flowers and silver foliage make them indispensable for cottage gardens, contemporary landscapes and naturalistic plantings.

Brisbane and surrounding suburbs

Due to the nature of perishable products and large heavy items our delivery service requires a little bit more customer service. We are happy to chat about deliveries anytime. Please note additional costs are involved depending on where the delivery address is in Brisbane.

Your product will be delivered by our Brookfield Gardens' Delivery Team.

We will only deliver to a physical address. All deliveries are made to the front entrance of the property and are set to authority to leave if no one is home. 

If you have special requirements around the date or time of delivery, please contact us before placing your order so we can make sure that these can be met within your expectations.

Heavier Items

Deliveries by Brookfield Gardens' Delivery Team are Tuesday to Friday between 9am and 3pm. This delivery option is only available for fragile or heavier products. We will contact you to confirm a delivery date and time.

Difficult Access and Unattended Deliveries

Please let us know if you have difficult delivery access, e.g. stairs, steep driveways, narrow doorways, or where you think there will need to be two people to deliver due to access.

Australia-wide Products

We are now offering delivery Australia wide on certain products. See our Australia-wide collection here.

Due to the fragile nature of many of our products, we are only able to ship packages up to 10kgs, so that you receive your products in perfect condition. Your products will be shipped by Regular Post with Australia Post, and may incur delays. 

The delivery charges for each state is as follows:

If you are not able to select a shipping option, please call the Nursery and we can arrange a quote for shipping.

Availability Guide

Availability is shown on each product page. Should there be low stock or out of stock, please feel free to contact us to confirm the next available delivery.

Sometimes certain sizes or colours can be sold out by commercial or multiple orders. If this happens and we cannot meet the guideline, we will contact you within 24 hours with an updated delivery date and the option of a refund if it does not suit you.

Payment Methods

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Bank Transfer. We also accept payment via bank transfer

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Title Of Goods

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