An overview of the most beautiful varieties of steppe herb

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Blue Spire

The flowers of this variety smell very aromatic, which is why they are often used in scented gardens. But it also enriches heather gardens and steppe gardens, as it copes well with drought and sun.

  • grows annually by around 15 to 50 cm
  • reaches 1 to 1.2 m in height
  • Spread is 40 to 80 cm
  • Flowering time is July to October
  • lavender blue flower spikes

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Tips

This variety goes wonderfully with roses and Mediterranean plantscombined will.

filigree

Blue rue filigree forms many shoots and thus appears bushy, although it is not very branchy. The long flower spikes are a popular landing spot for bees who like the delicious nectar.

  • 80 cm to 1.2 m high
  • blooms in August and September
  • the flowers are lavender blue
  • prefers well drained and calcareous soils

Little Spire

This variety is slow-growing and remains less than 1 m in height. It is therefore also suitable for planting in pots. With its dense and compact growth, it can also shine in a single position.

  • becomes 70 to 90 cm high
  • 30 to 50 cm wide
  • blooms from August to October
  • Flowers are purple-blue

Lacey Blue

Lacey Blue is a comparatively small-growing variety. This opens up completely different fields of application than with other varieties. It grows compact and dense. With its silvery branches it forms a nice contrast to the flower color.

  • becomes about 50 cm high
  • The main flowering time is July to August
  • has light to dark purple flowers

Tips

Because of its small size, this variety is also ideal for planting in pots. Since they

hardy you will benefit from it longer.

More varieties

It's worth adding the Blue Steel, Blue Hazel and Blue Shadow varieties as well.

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