Salvia x slyvestris 'May Night'
May Night Salvia
Wood sage
Violet sage
Plant Family:
Lamiaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Purple
Blooms :
May
to:
Sep
Tiny two-lipped flowers arranged in a raceme
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Yes
Foliage:
Green
Deciduous
leaves simple, oblong to lanceolate in shape with toothed margins arranged opposite on stem
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Europe and Asia
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Water Needs:
L
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:
Sandy, Loam
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Low
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Deadhead to promote flowering
Fall:
Common Problems
None
Diseases:
Rust, powdery mildew, stem rot, leaf spots
Insects:
Whiteflies, aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites
Also called: