May Night Salvia
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Moderate
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About May Night Salvia
May Night Salvia (Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht') produces dense spikes of deep indigo-violet flowers held well above a mound of aromatic gray-green foliage, blooming heavily in late spring and continuing into summer, with a reliable rebloom if the spent flower spikes are cut back after the first flush fades. It stays compact at 1.5-2 feet tall and wide, fitting easily into a sunny perennial border alongside coneflower, daylily, and other classic Georgia perennial favorites. It tolerates Georgia's clay soil provided drainage is adequate, since salvia generally dislikes standing water at the roots, and becomes quite drought tolerant once established. Its dense, upright flower spikes provide strong vertical structure and color contrast against rounder-flowered perennials like coneflower or daisy. May Night Salvia is also a strong pollinator plant, drawing bees and occasionally hummingbirds to its tubular flowers throughout its extended bloom season, and its aromatic foliage makes it naturally deer resistant.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 1.5-2 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5-2 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low to Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring through Summer (with rebloom if deadheaded) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant May Night Salvia in full sun in well-drained soil; raise the bed slightly in heavy Georgia clay to improve drainage, since standing water causes root rot. Cut back spent flower spikes after the first bloom flush to encourage reblooming through summer. Water regularly the first season; established plants are moderately drought tolerant and need minimal supplemental water. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
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Fast Facts
- Dense spikes of deep indigo-violet flowers
- Mature size: 1.5-2 ft tall and wide
- Blooms late spring through summer, reblooms if deadheaded
- Deer resistant due to aromatic foliage
- Drought tolerant once established, needs good drainage
- Strong pollinator plant for bees
Pairs Well With
May Night Salvia FAQs
Does May Night Salvia rebloom?
Yes, May Night Salvia reblooms if the spent flower spikes are cut back after the initial late-spring flush fades, encouraging a second round of the deep indigo-violet blooms through summer. Without deadheading, bloom will be more limited to the single spring flush.
Is May Night Salvia deer resistant?
Yes, May Night Salvia is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.