SALVIA sylvestris 'Mainacht'

Commonly known as Wood sage

(syn. 'May Night') - deep purple-violet flowers from dark (almost black) stems

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Good to know
S. x sylvestris 'May Night'. Wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove spent blooms
Place of origin
Garden origin. Germany.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Deciduous
Mid-green, wrinkled, lance-shaped, hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Purple violet
Racemes
Dense, terminal racemes
Border
Suits a sunny border
Coastal / windswept
Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Cottage garden
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
Suitable for small gardens
Town garden
Fully hardy
Height
70cm (28in)
Spread
45cm (18in)
Herbaceous
Early 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
Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Scented foliage
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Moderately fertile
Full sun
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade
Bee friendly