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Salvia sylvestris 'May Night' Flowering Sage



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Clumping, woody based habit and good basal branching. Dense spikes of small, tubular flowers. Fragrant foliage. Heat and drought tolerant.

Compact habit and large, dark blue-purple flowers. Early blooming, and re-blooms if cut back after first flush. 1997 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.

 

 

Plant Specifications/Additional Information

Height: 18-30 Inches
Width: 12 Inches
Zone: 3-7 Zone Map
Exposure: Full Sun
Landscape Uses:  Border, Cut, Butterfly
Bloom: Dark blue-purple
Blooms: Early Summer
Cannot ship to: HI/PR


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Cultivars will not come true from seed. The clump can be dug up and divided in the spring. Grow in a sunny spot where the soil is fertile and well drained. Periodically after initial bloom, remove the flower stems down to the new growth at the base. This will encourage more flowers and give the plant better vigor.

Propagation Method: Cuttings, Division, Seeds
Root Form: Fibrous
Soil Condition: Sandy, Loamy, Well drained, Neutral ph
Environmental: Drought tolerant
Pests and diseases: None serious. In hot humid areas spider mites may be a problem.