Salvia sylvestris May Night
May Night Meadow Sage
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18-24" tall x 18-24" wide. Salvia sylvestris ‘May Night’ (May Night Sage) 1997 Perennial Plant of the Year A garden staple for its compact growth habit, profuse deep-purple flower spikes, and vigorous re-blooming nature. ‘May Night’ thrives in hot, sunny planting sites. Combine with lavender, Salvia, and Echinacea for a rich color combo. The first flush of flowers comes in late spring. Deadheading and a little extra watering ensure heavy re-blooming.| Associated SKUs HBL6BXX |
84780R (Plant - 2.5" deep pot) - Out of stock. 84780P (Plant - 5" deep pot) - Out of stock. |
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| Common Name | May Night Meadow Sage |
| Botanical Name | Salvia sylvestris May Night |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Mature Height | 15-18" tall |
| Mature Spread | 18" wide |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to late summer |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to grow, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Low Maintenance |
| Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Suitable Above 7000 ft, Hot Desert, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
Tips For Growing Salvia
Salvia (commonly referred to as ‘Sage’) represent a huge family of ornamental plants that attract a variety of pollinators to their nectar rich flowers. They are resistant to deer and rabbits.
- Plant in full sun.
- Plant native Western Salvia varieties in soil that is low fertility and well-drained.
- Plant Old World Salvia in a wide range of soils (loams, sand) including clay.
- Many spring-flowering varieties of sage will re-bloom in fall if deadheaded after the first bloom.
- New transplants need regular irrigation their first growing season to establish themselves. Once established they will need regular, deep irrigation during hot, dry weather.
- During fall garden clean-up, wait to cut back the plants until spring for improved cold hardiness.
- In colder USDA zones (zone 6 and below) it is essential to give Native Southwestern and Southwestern hybrids protection from the extreme cold their first couple winters in the garden. Mound up pine needles or fallen autumn leaves over and around the base of the plant.
Western Native Salvia: : It is from the Western US that we find our most beautiful native salvia species. For attracting hummingbirds, there are no finer flowers than the Western native sages. Typically, this group of Salvia prefer ‘lean’ (not very fertile), well drained soils. They will grow in dry clay conditions in arid climates but will rot out in clay soils where there is more than about 15 to 18” of precipitation annually.
Western Salvia include:
- Salvia greggii - ‘Furman’s Red’, ‘Cold Hardy Pink’
- Salvia hybrids - ‘Maraschino’, ‘Raspberry Delight’, ‘Ultra Violet’ and ‘Burgundy Seduction’.
- Salvia pachyphylla and Salvia dorrii is recommended for arid western gardens.
- Salvia azurea and Salvia reptans - Early fall bloomers with excellent cold hardiness.
To get established in USDA zones 5 & 6, Western Salvia (noted above) must be planted in spring or early summer, not in the fall. Protect your new plants over their first winter or two in your garden. Cover each plant with a generous pile of clean straw or pine needles. This allows the plant's crown (junction of root and branches) to mature and obtain maximum cold hardiness.
Old Wolrd Salvia: The Old World Salvia include some of the very best, most durable, longest-lived perennials. These salvia are an excellent choice for gardeners across most of the United States. ‘Old World’ Sages bloom primarily in shades of blue, pink and white. They are well adapted to cold climates and a wide range of soils including clay. The European Salvia are incredibly attractive to honey bees, many of our native bees and bumble bees as well as butterflies.
Old World varieties include:
- Salvia syslvestris'Lyrical Rose', 'May Night', 'Little Night', 'Caradonna' and 'Marcus'.
- Salvia daghestanica
- Salvia verticiliata
More in-depth guidance for growing Salvia: Planting Nectar Rich Salvia to Attract Pollinators to the Garden, Sage Advice, The Spectacular Salvia and Cold Hardy, Late Summer / Early Fall Blooming Sages.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Fall shipping begins the week of September 4 (zones 3-4 first) and ends in early November. Expected ship week will display at checkout after you enter your zip code.
Most plant and bulb orders arrive within 2-6 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouse in Colorado. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs & Seed: Most orders ship within 5-8 business days (all zones).
Gardening Goods:All non-plant items ship within 2-3 days.
Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.
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by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
78%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Healthy (8)
- Attractive (7)
- Hardy (6)
- Accurate instructions (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden (8)
- Outdoors (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (6), Master gardener (3)
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- Personal (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Showy, long blooming and hardy
Have used both on the San Francisco peninsula and in the Sierra foothills (VERY hot and dry in summer; possible snow in winter). Worked beautifully in both very different locations. The vivid...Read complete review
Have used both on the San Francisco peninsula and in the Sierra foothills (VERY hot and dry in summer; possible snow in winter). Worked beautifully in both very different locations. The vivid purple is very striking. Many types of pollenators love it; it is constantly buzzing. Plus we have apiaries and the honeybees love it too. It is quite drought resistant. On the Peninsula I only had to water it every 10-14 days in the hottest summer. In the Foothills, I maybe have to water once a week in 90-100 degree weather.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not Robust
I'm wondering how many years it will take for this to look like the picture!
I'm wondering how many years it will take for this to look like the picture!
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Pros
- Attractive
- Bees love it
Cons
- Spreads wildly
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
The first season it was nice. Bees loved it. The next season, it spread a pleasant amount and was dappling itself throughout the garden nicely. The 3rd season I rued the day I planted it. The 4th-infinite seasons I've spent trying to eradicate it.
Mistakenly, I had it in a bed with iris. It seeded itself tightly in amongst the Iris tubers souch I had to dig the Iris in the fall (when they were dormant), pull out the salvia roots and replant the Iris.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
It bloomed then began death ,arch.
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- Accurate Instructions
- Beautiful!
- Healthy
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- Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
I have re-ordered this plant several times because the deer and rabbits ignore it and it thrives at 7,000 ft!
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- Personal
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- Hardy
- Healthy
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Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
Not as showy as I expected
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- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Small In Size
- Unattractive
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Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
I'm wondering how many years it will take for this to look like the picture!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
I placed 6 of these plants in an arc in front of a large tree in my backyard. They grew very fast and looked great while they were growing, but once they reached their full height they tip over especially when they get wet. Maybe they would've done much better if I planted them next to one another, but I separated them by 18-24 inches and planted poker primrose in between each salvia. Once the primrose start growing I'll cut back the salvia to see if they will grow thicker or I'll see if there is a way to give them support so they don't tip over. Love their look anyway!
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
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Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
This plant is great for our hot, dry climate
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
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- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
I am really pleased with the plants I ordered from High Country Gardens. The salvia sylvestris "May Night" is an easy to care for, colorful, and hardy plant here in Colorado. Lovely!
HCG makes good suggestions for plants to use in my garden here in northern Colorado. I have followed their recommendations and planting directions and haven't had a problem yet.
THANK YOU!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Returned To Bloom 2015
- Survived The Drought
Cons
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- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
The plants are healthy and hardy. They survived the drought and the floods we are now having. They even bloomed this year.
They provide good color in the flower bed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
Used plants in a new flower bed and am very pleased with the outcome
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Attracts Pollenators
- Gorgeous Purple
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Long Blooming
- Reblooms
- Very Drought Resistant
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Borders
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Xeric Beds
Comments about High Country Gardens Salvia sylvestris May Night:
Have used both on the San Francisco peninsula and in the Sierra foothills (VERY hot and dry in summer; possible snow in winter). Worked beautifully in both very different locations. The vivid purple is very striking. Many types of pollenators love it; it is constantly buzzing. Plus we have apiaries and the honeybees love it too. It is quite drought resistant. On the Peninsula I only had to water it every 10-14 days in the hottest summer. In the Foothills, I maybe have to water once a week in 90-100 degree weather.
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- Personal
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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