Perennial
Salvia 'May Night'
Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht'
Deep purple spikes in early summer; deadhead for a strong rebloom. Tidy and structured.
- Pollinator
- Deer-resistant
Quick facts
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8
- Water
- Low once established
- Sun
- Full sun
- Size
- 18–24 in. tall × 18–24 in. wide
- Bloom & interest
- Deep violet-blue spikes in late spring; reblooms through summer if deadheaded
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Native range
- Not native to the US (non-invasive garden plant)
Why we recommend it
A Perennial Plant of the Year (1997) with dense violet spikes, exceptional rebloom when deadheaded, and reliable performance in dry beds nationwide.
Best regions: Front RangeGreat BasinHigh DesertTexas
How to grow it
Watering to establish
Water weekly the first season; afterward water every 2–3 weeks in the hottest months.
Pruning
Cut spent spikes back to the foliage right after the first flush for rebloom; cut to the ground in early spring.
Soil
Average, well-drained soil. Avoid wet winter clay, the main cause of losses.
Pairs well with
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Where to buy
Shop Salvia 'May Night' from trusted growers. For the best selection of xeric plants, try a mail-order specialist or ask a local independent nursery.
- High Country Gardens (opens in a new tab)Xeric specialist
- Nature Hills Nursery (opens in a new tab)Wide selection
- American Meadows (opens in a new tab)Perennials & seeds
- Etsy (opens in a new tab)Small growers
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