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SALVIA sylvestris 'Mainacht'
Commonly known as Wood sage
(syn. 'May Night') - deep purple-violet flowers from dark (almost black) stems
Further Reading....
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DeciduousMid-green, wrinkled, lance-shaped, hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple violet
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Height70cm (28in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming, erect, branched perennial producing flowers 2cm (¾in) long
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
SALVIA sylvestris 'Mainacht'
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- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowS. x sylvestris 'May Night'. Wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove spent bloomsPlace of originGarden origin. Germany.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeRacemesDense, terminal racemes
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Salvia - Growing Guide
70cm (28in)
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