• Salvia may night with tall purple spikes standing in a lush green garden setting.
  • Cluster of salvia may night with deep purple spikes against a blurred garden background.
  • Salvia may night with purple spikes blooming among green plants in a sunny garden.
  • Salvia roots with tan fibrous texture on a rustic wooden surface.
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Salvia (Sage) Roots - May Night

A versatile herb that's integral to the culinary and butterfly garden

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Salvia sylvestris

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Salvia Roots - May Night

The name Salvia derives from the Latin verb salvere (health, well-being, prosperity or salvation) referring to the herb's healing properties. Salvia May Night will produce beautiful deep purple-blue spikes up to 2-2.5 feet tall. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial insects is what Salvia does best. Don't let your garden or your kitchen be without it!

  • Also known as Woodland Sage
  • Easy and Fast Growth
  • Great for Containers

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Accommodate Root Length

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 1 to 3 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
10 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Salvia Planting Guide to learn more.

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Salvia (Sage) Roots - May Night

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Salvia (Sage) Roots - May Night FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with May Night Salvia?

May Night Salvia is graded No. 1.

What is May Night Salvia also known as?

May Night Salvia is also known as Wood Sage.

Is May Night Salvia resistant to animals or disease?

May Night Salvia is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Powdery Mildew, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of bulb is May Night Salvia grown from?

May Night Salvia is grown from a root.

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