Salvia x sylvestris ('May Night') 'MAINACHT'
Salvia x sylvestris ('May Night') 'MAINACHT'
wood sage
wood sage
SIZE/TYPE | mid-sized perennial |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.3-0.5m |
USUAL WIDTH | 0.3-0.4m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES | green |
FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS | deep purple |
BLOOMING TIME | May - July |
LOCATION | full to partial sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 | |
FOR ZONE 7 | |
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Perennials |
Salvia is a large genus, containing about 900 species. In our climate mostly common (evergreen) sage is grown for culinary uses. Also, very popular are those of subtropical origin that are grown here as annuals with long flowering season. We concentrate on herbaceous perennials which are not widely cultivated and we believe that there are species, hybrids, and varieties worth the job.
Mainacht (syn. May Night) is a hybrid between salvia nemorosa and salvia pratensis. It is a clump forming perennial with 50-60 tall spikes of deep indigo blue flowers from May until early July. Leaves are mid green, lanceolate, wrinkled, and softly hairy. The stems are erect and strong enough to be used as cutflower.
Wood sage will grow in almost any well-drained soil. For best results grow it in light, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. It is perfectly hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4) and will grow in outdoor pots and throws, too.
Last update 28-01-2013; 24-04-2022
Mainacht (syn. May Night) is a hybrid between salvia nemorosa and salvia pratensis. It is a clump forming perennial with 50-60 tall spikes of deep indigo blue flowers from May until early July. Leaves are mid green, lanceolate, wrinkled, and softly hairy. The stems are erect and strong enough to be used as cutflower.
Wood sage will grow in almost any well-drained soil. For best results grow it in light, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. It is perfectly hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4) and will grow in outdoor pots and throws, too.
Last update 28-01-2013; 24-04-2022
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