Lacey Blue Russian Sage

Lacey Blue is a compact Russian sage selection with lavender-blue flowers and aromatic foliage. Monrovia identifies it as Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lisslitt’ PP20845, lists USDA zones 4–10, and gives a mature size of 12–18 inches tall by 24–26 inches wide. ## Garden Use Use this compact perennial as a sunny border accent, hillside planting, or container companion. Its summer-to-early-fall flowers and silvery foliage bring a cool color contrast to warm-season plantings. Monrovia describes the selection as a pollinator-attracting, heat-loving form with a sturdy compact habit. ## Growing Conditions Provide full sun and average-to-lean, fast-draining soil; avoid sites that stay wet. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, then reduce watering as roots establish. North Carolina State Extension’s Russian sage profile also recommends full sun and well-drained, occasionally dry soil. ## Maintenance Prune stems to several inches above the ground in early spring to encourage dense new growth. Monrovia recommends a light early-spring feeding and less frequent irrigation after establishment. [Monrovia’s exact Lacey Blue page](https://www.monrovia.com/lacey-blue-russian-sage.html) documents the cultivar, size, zones, and care; [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-yangii/) provides species-level growing guidance.