Go Back Salvia May Night

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This award winning salvia is a top performer in the landscape. Dense spikes of deep violet-purple flowers are produced in early summer and will continue longer if deadheaded.This is a clump forming plant with oblong leaves which are aromatic when crushed. Use it in containers, beds, and borders.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.

    Flower Color

    Deep violet-purple

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    15-18 in.

    Good Companions

    Geranium-Hardy (Geranium ), Phlox-Tall Garden (Phlox paniculata), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Yarrow (Achillea )

    Plant Height

    18 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs, Low water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Mass Plant, Edging, Cut flower or foliage, Border, Fragrant flowers or foliage, Dried Flower

    Bloom Time

    Early summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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