Salvia x slyvestris 'May Night'

Also called:

May Night Salvia

Wood sage

Violet sage

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Lamiaceae

Deciduous

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Europe and Asia

Flower:

Purple

Blooms from :

May

to:

Sep

Tiny two-lipped flowers arranged in a raceme

Foliage:

Green

leaves simple, oblong to lanceolate in shape with toothed margins arranged opposite on stem

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-8

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Not Found

Height:

18-24"

Spread:

1-1.5'

Growth Rate:

Medium Growing

Native Habitat:

Plant is found in sand dunes, coastal cliffs, and heaths in Europe

Soil Needs

Sandy, Loam

Fertilizer Needs:

Low

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description:

nectar