In the minds of many Salvia enthusiasts `May Night’ is the most outstanding cultivar. In 1997 it was honored as the Perennial Plant of the Year, and for good reason. Not only does it boast handsome disease and insect resistant fragrant deep green foliage, during June and July `May Night’ blooms with a profusion of rich deep purple hummingbird attracting tubular flowers. It resists drought, is long lived and requires little maintenance. 1997 Perennial Plant of the Year.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
4
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
1½'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
12" to 16"
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Hummingbird
Butterflies
Bees
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Award Winning
Features
Profusion of rich deep purple hummingbird attracting tubular flowers during early summer above deep green fragrant foliage.
Landscape Value
Small to moderate scale ground cover, edging, accent, or companion.
Care
Watering:
`May Night' Sage is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
`May Night' Sage is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
`May Night' Sage should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
