All the magic of Russian Sage in a compact, garden-friendly package — 'Little Spire' delivers the same breathtaking cloud of silvery stems and violet-blue flower spikes that has made Russian Sage one of the most beloved perennials in the world, in a tighter, more controlled form that fits beautifully into a wider range of garden spaces. From midsummer through fall, 'Little Spire' is absolutely alive with slender, branching spikes of tiny lavender-blue flowers that create an ethereal, hazy effect unlike anything else in the late-season garden.
The aromatic, finely cut silver-gray foliage is just as ornamental as the blooms themselves, providing months of attractive texture and softness that ties together bolder neighboring plants with effortless grace. 'Little Spire' is a designer's dream — equally stunning when massed as a flowing border planting, tucked into a xeriscape garden, or used as an airy, textural contrast alongside bold-leaved perennials and ornamental grasses. And like all Russian sages, it is extraordinarily tough — thriving in heat, drought, and poor soils while remaining completely unbothered by deer, rabbits, or most pests.
Highlights:
- Stunning violet-blue flower spikes create an ethereal hazy effect from midsummer through fall
- Compact, upright habit — a tidier alternative to standard Russian Sage without sacrificing impact
- Highly ornamental aromatic silver-gray foliage attractive all season long
- Exceptional heat, drought, and poor soil tolerance once established
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in extraordinary numbers
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Outstanding in mass plantings, borders, xeriscapes, and cottage gardens
- Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia, and sedums
- Four-season interest — silvery stems remain attractive through winter