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Commemorative

Named for V A Perovski (1794-ca. 1857), Russian General
Oakeley, Dr. Henry. (2012). Doctors in the Medicinal Garden. Plants named after physicians. Royal College of Physicians. link

Nomenclature

Syn. of Perovskia 'Blue Spire'

Other use

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. link

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Perovskia
Species: atriplicifolia
Cultivar: 'Blue Spire'
Garden status: Not currently grown


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