Perovskia plant named ‘Novaperlac’

Abstract

The new plant resulted as a mutation of a common plant of Perovskia atriplicifolia (unnamed and non-patented). The mutation was induced by exposing tissue cultured shoots to gamma irradiation and was followed by selection. Attractive purple blossoms are formed in abundance. A dense substantially upright compact growth habit is displayed. Sturdy branching is exhibited. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape and has tended to blossom primarily in July through September.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct  Perovskia atriplicifolia  plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a dense substantially upright growth habit, 
 (b) exhibits sturdy branching, 
 (c) displays finely-textured foliage, 
 (d) forms in abundance attractive purple blossoms, and 
 (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; 
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.