2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Perovskia Russian Sage j b q 2 ? Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well drained soils in full sun. Sharp soil drainage is especially important. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils. Plants have good drought tolerance. Best flowering occurs in full sun locations. Stems are more likely to flop if plants are grown in part shade. Cut back plants almost to the ground in late winter to early spring as soon as new growth appears. Zones 4 - 8 Denim ‘ n Lace The perfect addition to a garden in hot, dry areas. Lacy - like, bright sky blue flowers are held on ame thyst calyxes, with strong stems and an upright habit. The beautiful color will last a long time! Height: 28 - 32”, Spread: 34 - 38” 026828 PW1 $14.99 Lacey Blue The shortest to date with the largest flowers. Forms compact mounds of aromatic grey - green foliage. Upright silver stems bear dense panicles of large lavender - blue flowers. Exceptional long bloom time from mid - summer into fall. Height/ Spread: 12 - 18” 020122 C1 $10.99 Prime Time An upgrade to 'Rocketman' with earlier bloom and denser flower spikes. Dusky purple calyxes hold blue flowers. The calyxes remain colorful well into fall, giving the plant the impression it is still in bloom after flowering has ended. Height: 30 - 36”, Spread: 24 - 30” 033771 C1 $8.99 Rocketman Each stem is topped with large, fluffy textured, lavender blue flowers beginning in midsummer. Height: 30 - 36”, Spread: 30 - 42” 027252 C1 $9.99 Blue Steel Aromatic, silvery foliage carries clouds of airy, lavender - blue flowers on strong silver stems. Height: 12 - 36”, Spread: 24” 026098 C1 $7.99 033662 C1 $8.99

‘ Blue Steel ’

‘ Lacey Blue ’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘ Rocketman ’

‘ Prime Time ’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘ Denim ‘ n Lace ’

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