Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Feature Plant Salvia May Night
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| Salvia nemerosa May Night |
Perennial sages are a beautiful addition to any summer garden and come in a variety of cultivars ranging from 18-24 inches to 2-3 feet in height. One of my all-time favorites for long bloom time and vibrant color is Salvia nemerosa May Night. This lovely perennial is drought tolerant, deer resistant and is attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. It was also voted as Perennial Plant of the Year in 1997!
Salvia nemerosa May Night displays deep purple blooms from late May through July on 12-18 inch spikes and is hardy in USDA Zone 3-9. Salvia prefers to be grown in full sun in moist
well-drained soil but are drought tolerant once established. With regular pinching back of spent blooms this beautiful perennial can have a repeat performance all the way through fall. For more information on maintaining salvia visit: Pruning-Salvia-A-Simple-How-To .
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| Salvia May Night New Growth |
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| Salvia May Night in Perennial Garden |
Companion perennials for Salvia May Night include Stella D Oro Daylily, Coreopsis Zagreb or Sedum Brilliant for a vibrant display of color. Companion shrubs include Gold Mop Cypress and Rosy Glow Barberry as seen here in the backdrop (left). Try out this perennial for a lovely addition to your landscape!
As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening Copyright 2011. AllRights Reserved.
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