One of the first perennials to flower in spring: upright spikes of deep indigo-violet over a low mound of scented leaves.
Shear it back by half when the first flush fades and it flowers again in July.
Plant info
| Botanical name | Salvia × sylvestris ‘May Night’ |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Hardiness | Zones 4–8 |
| Mature size | 18 in × 18 in |
| Soil | Average, well-drained |
| Foliage | Gray-green, aromatic |
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Through the year
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| Best time to plant Apr–May, Sep | ||||||||||||
| In flower May–Jul |
