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May Nights Salvia
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Nights Salvia |
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May night salvia, or ‘Mainacht’ salvia, is a blue
perennial salvia that can grow well in zones three through eight.
The May night salvia has glowing purple stems that are loaded
with violet purple flowers. The blooms of the May night salvia
appear from June through October. Hardy in zones four through
eight, the May night salvia prefers winter mulch in colder areas
in order to survive. |
The
May night salvia prefers full sun to grow and flower properly,
and will grow in average to dry garden soil. Once established,
the May night salvia will be able to withstand a drought,
and prefers winters to be dry. The May night salvia is often
used in borders or planted in mass.
Bare root
planting of the May night salvia is most successful in early
spring. Plants grown from pots may be transplanted to the
garden at any time during the growing season. When transplanting
May night salvia from a pot into the garden, make sure to
plant them at the same depth as they were in the pot. May
nights salvia should be watered well until they are established.
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| Named
1997 Perennial Plant of the Year, the May night salvia will
grow up to thirty-six inches in height, and eighteen inches
wide. The May night salvia is very attractive to butterflies,
bees and hummingbirds. Planted as a border, the May night
salvia is also very useful in deer prevention.
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