May Night Salvia

In the high heat of the summer, cool tones in the garden are a refreshing visual treat. Use the jewel-tones of rich blue flower spikes of May Night Salvia (Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’) to create a marvelous respite.

This easy care plant begs to be used as a winding rich blue ribbon at the edge of your garden walkways and borders. The flowers bloom from late spring onward. Give them a simple trim after the first flush of blooms are past and they’ll rebloom for you.

Glowing purple stems are loaded with spires of violet-purple flowers can bloom from late spring throughout the summer into fall. May Night flowers feature a depth of color that draws your eye.

Use it to counteract bold shades of other perennials. It coordinates beautifully with just about any hue, from white to yellow to orange, red and shades of pink.

This is one of the most popular flowers for butterflies. They will flock to your planting to access an easy nectar feast. Butterflies will enliven your Salvia planting and add color and a delightful sense of motion to your landscape.

May Night Salvia is a low maintenance plant that is disease and pest free. It is a strikingly upright plant with a compact form. You’ll adore it’s high performance and great looks.

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How to Use May Night Salvia in the Landscape

This is the perfect plant for home garden perennial gardens or as a mass fill plant in a commercial landscape. With its blue-gray, lance-shaped aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It stays in excellent compact form.

They are perhaps at their best when multiple plants are used in mass. After all, you’ll want to see a lot of those beautiful rich blue flower spikes. Plant them as a long, low edging plant in borders.

Use May Night to create interest along a walkway. Simply brushing against the textured foliage releases an herbal fragrance that lingers in the air.

To create a solid low hedge, plant 2 feet apart on center. You’ll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

Mass plantings can be created using a series of zig-zagging staggered rows. Mulch between plants and keep new plantings weeded.

Another way to use this beauty is to create long, skinny “drifts” near the front of your perennial border. Start with a single plant on either end, then use 2 or 3 plants deep near the center of the drift. Vary the plant spacing from 2 to 4 feet for the most natural results.

Use taller perennials or short shrubs as a backdrop and plant groundcover Sedum in front. This deliciously textured look adds season-long interest. You’ll love feeding the butterflies and creating a personal oasis for yourself and your family!

May Night Salvia can be used as a “Filler” in large container gardens on the patio or porch. Or, try them all by themselves in smaller pots. You’ll need to water containers regularly, especially in hot weather.

Automatic drip irrigation systems can be your best friend in these situations. In containers, plant using average potting soil such as Dr. Earth Mother Land Premium Organic All Purpose Planting Mix.

Make sure you cut blooms to bring inside. May Night Salvia blooms are excellent cut flowers!

#ProPlantTips for Care

Give your plants full sun exposure with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. It needs well-drained soil, but May Night is not particular about soil type or soil pH. Mulch over the root systems to keep them moist and cool.

To increase bloom time, Salvia should be cut back after the first bloom. At this time, it can be clipped back hard to rejuvenate the foliage and encourage continuous summer blooming.

Give new plants a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Once their roots are established in your native soil, this plant becomes a low water user.

Mulching helps you extend the time between watering. However, if you experience an extended period of drought, it’s best to provide regular watering. You’ll want to protect your investment, after all.

May Night Salvia has a high value for wildlife. It’s simply a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as other beneficial insects. Yet, deer tend to leave it alone.

Its blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold', and Saliva ‘Snow Hill’. Fall in love with the deep, delicious color of May Night. Order yours from the expert growers at LetsPlantify.com today!