Salvia sylvestris 'Mainacht'
(Balkan Clary, Ornamental Meadow Sage, Perennial Woodland Sage, Violet Sage, Salvia 'May Night')
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Lamiaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 1-3'
Spacing: 15-18"
Blooms: Repeated blooms, blue violet spikes, small, late Spring-frost
Foliage: 1-2" wide, herbaceous, scalloped margin, hairy
Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular
Uses: Perennial, hummingbird garden, butterfly garden, rock garden
Propagation: Seeds (Sow direclty onto ground in Fall, stem cuttings)
Comments: Salvia sylvestris 'Mainacht' or Balkan Sage or Ornamental Meadow Sage or Perennial Woodland Sage or Violet Sage or Salvia 'May Night' is a perennial with a moderate growth habit. It is a showy hybrid. In late Spring or early Summer, Salvia sylvestris 'Mainacht' repeatedly produces showy spikes of blue-violet tubular blossoms followed later by seeds. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are magnetized by its nectar-rich blossoms. Balkan Sage is easily propagated from softwood cuttings or rootball divisions; seeds however would not come true to parent. Salvia 'May Night' thrives best in well-drained garden soil in a sunny to part shade location. Ornamental Meadow Sage tolerates drought conditions when established. Mass plant Perennial Woodland Sage in the perennial bed for a striking display. Woodland Sage can also be container cultivated. It makes great rock garden plants. Salvia 'May Night' self sows readily and soon forms a nice clump. Salvia sylvestris 'Mainacht' is an easy plant to grow and is very showy.
USDA Zones: 4-9
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