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SALVIA sylvestris 'Mainacht'
Commonly known as Wood sage
(syn. 'May Night') - deep purple-violet flowers from dark (almost black) stems
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Deciduous - mid-green, wrinkled, lance-shaped, hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple violet -
Height - 70cm (28in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade - light, dappled shade -
Additional Features - 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.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - dense, terminal racemes
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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70cm (28in)
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45cm (18in) |
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