Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'
Woodland Sage
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Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'May Night') - Description
Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' was the 1997 Perennial Plant Association Perennial Plant of the Year. It stands out brilliantly in garden borders with its summer-long, purple bloom (especially if you keep up on dead heading!). Fantastic companion to plant with Coreopsis or Rudbeckia to really get the purple to stand out! Plant this in the middle of your border as it is a medium height plant with lots of panache!
Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'May Night') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'May Night') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'May Night') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'May Night') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'May Night') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'May Night') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
