Russian Sage ‘Blue Jean Baby’ is a compact, refined selection of Russian sage that produces abundant lavender-blue flower spikes above aromatic silver-gray foliage. The finely cut leaves form a dense mound that releases a pleasant herbal scent when touched. Beginning in mid-summer and continuing into early fall, airy sprays of blue-violet flowers rise above the foliage, creating a soft haze of color that attracts bees and butterflies. Compared to traditional Russian sage, this variety maintains a shorter, fuller habit, making it ideal for smaller landscapes, perennial borders, and prairie-style plantings.
- Size: Height: 60–75 cm (24–30 in). Spread: 60–75 cm (24–30 in)
- Flower spikes: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
- Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or clay soils
- Water: Low once established; very drought tolerant
- Hardiness: Zones 4–9
- Maintenance: Cut back to 15–20 cm (6–8 in) in early spring to promote dense growth
- Spacing: Plant 60–75 cm apart