4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'

Meadow Sage

Deep violet-purple flower spikes 18-24", rough gray-green foliage.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Perennial Sage is tolerant of drought conditions. Great for the perennial border, particularly the all-blue garden, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Interesting Information
This variety was introduced by Karl Foerster in 1956, from Germany. 1997 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Deep Purple		Foliage Color Rough Grey-Green
Height 20-24 Inches		Spread 16-20 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8		Patented No

Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster 'Purple Dome')	Pennisetum alopecuroides (Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Hameln')
Rosa x (English Rose 'Graham Thomas')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Purple	Landscape Interest • Hummingbird • Butterfly	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Dry
Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Rabbit Resistant • Deer Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • June • July • August	Attributes • Patio Container Pots • Balcony Pots • Long Blooming • Fragrance • Drought Tolerant • Rebloomer • Cut Flower	Plant Recognition • Perennial Plant of the Year