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May Night Meadow Sage

Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night'

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Overview

The Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night', or May Night Meadow Sage, thrives as a perennial standout in USDA zones 4-9. Its striking deep purple spires, reaching 18-24 inches in height with a 12-18 inch spread, bloom profusely in late spring to early summer. This plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun, adding both vertical interest and vibrant color, while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to the landscape.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–9
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — thrives as a perennial standout in USDA zones 4-9
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — thrives as a perennial standout in USDA zones 4-9May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — reaching 18-24 inches in height with a 12-18 inch spreadMay Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — bloom profusely in late spring to early summerMay Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — This plant prefers well-drained soil and full sunMay Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — adding both vertical interest and vibrant colorMay Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to the landscape+5

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — Its striking deep purple spires
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — thrives as a perennial standout in USDA zones 4-9
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — reaching 18-24 inches in height with a 12-18 inch spread
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — bloom profusely in late spring to early summer
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — This plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — adding both vertical interest and vibrant color
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to the landscape
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — also commonly known as May Night Meadow Sage
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — is a captivating perennial that is renowned for both its aesthetic appeal and hardy nature
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — making it a stellar choice for your landscape design
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — This cultivar boasts striking spikes of deep indigo to violet flowers
May Night Meadow Sage (Salvia X Sylvestris 'May Night') — which rise approximately 18 to 24 inches above its foliage

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