Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'

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Salvia nemorosa

Hybrid Sage

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Bright purple flower spikes wake up any sunny garden.

Height

15-18 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Interesting Notes

PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1997

Bloom Time

June-August

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Deadhead after bloom for a quick return of flowers. Very drought tolerant once established.
Consider the unpleasant foliage scent when situating.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus), Little Blue Stem (Schizachryium scoparium)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
• Containers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Blue-Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained