Herbaceous Perennials
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Steel’
Deeply divided, aromatic silvery foliage with a bushy habit. Strong silver stems carry large panicles of small violet-blue flowers appearing in sprays. Provides wonderful colour and fragrance in the late Summer and Autumn garden. Highly attractive to bees and pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Will also grow in poor dry or gravely soils and is drought tolerant. Height and spread (approx) - 120cm x 100cm.
Sidalcea Elsie Heugh
Glossy dark green leaves are wide and rounded and form an upright clump of foliage. Tall erect stems bear dense spikes of lilac-pink flowers in Summer. Wonderful pollinator plant. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, coastal or cottage gardens. Height and spread (approx) - 70cm x 40cm.