Salvia sylvestris ‘May Night’ (May Night Sage) blooms prolifically with deep purple-blue flowers. It is an outstanding perennial with excellent cold hardiness, vigor, and tolerance of heavy clay soils. Blooming in late spring with a profusion of flower spikes, it reblooms later in the summer when deadheaded.
Common Name | May Night Meadow Sage |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Salvia sylvestris May Night |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Purple |
Mature Height | 15-18" tall |
Mature Spread | 18" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring to late summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Awards | Perennial Plant of the Year |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Hot Desert, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |