About
Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Purple
Growth Habit
Mounding, Spreading
Bloom Season
Late Spring through Late Summer
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use
Cut Flower Garden, Dried Flowers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance
Deer, Powdery Mildew, Rabbit
About May Night - Salvia (Sage)
Salvia sylvestris
Seed Type
Root
Also known as
Wood Sage
The salvia (or sage) root has numerous benefits. Its name comes from "salvere" which means health and prosperity, so you can imagine how well it works in the kitchen. It also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden and helps create a lovely habitat for beneficial insects. Its deep purple blooms stand tall and mighty, reminding you of their greatness.
Planting Information
Planting May Night - Salvia (Sage)
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
Deep Enough to Accommodate Root Length
Plant Height
18 to 24 inches
Plant Spacing
1 to 3 feet
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size
No. 1
View our Salvia Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 10 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 5 Sq. Ft |
| 2 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1 Sq. Ft |
| 4 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for May Night - Salvia (Sage)
Aesthetic or Culinary
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