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Commemorative
Named for V A Perovski (1794-ca. 1857), Russian General.
Stearn, W.T.. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.
Medicinal
In traditional medicine the related species P. atriplicifolia is used as a cooling medicine in the treatment of fevers[Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. 1986].
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Nomenclature
Syn: = Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
Other use
The related species Perovskia atriplicifolia Benth. Lamiaceae Cultivar 'Blue Spire'. Russian sage. Herbaceous perennial. Distribution: Central Asia. Flowers eaten; leaves smoked as a euphoriant. In Pakistan and Baluchistan, used to treat dysentery. The cultivar 'Blue Spire' is probably a hybrid with P. abrotanoides and has the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes.
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Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
Family: LAMIACEAEGenus: Perovskia
Species:
Cultivar: 'Blue Spire'
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
