May Night Salvia is a valued high performer in the garden. An upright clumping herbaceous perennial, May night has vibrant violet-purple flower spikes above clumps of soft green leaves. Extend flowering, and promote re-blooming by deadheading. Its showy flowers and fragrant nectar attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This showy perennial is excellent for mixed borders, perennial beds, and patio containers. Great for cut flowers. Heat and drought-resistant. Deer and rabbit resistant.
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | 5,6,7 |
| Heat Zones | 5,6,7 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiace |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Mid Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Spread | 1' - 2' |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Moisture Retentive, Well Drained, Acid |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Formal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Modern Garden, Traditional Garden |
| Planting Place | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |