Little Night European Meadow Sage
Salvia x sylvestris 'Little Night' PP #28,925
Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh sil-VES-tris
SKU #42012
| Description | A charming but tough little bloomer with deep purple-violet flower spikes covering the tight, mounding foliage in late spring, often repeating in late summer. Adds bold, vibrant color when massed in the fronts of beds and borders. Ideal for containers, rock gardens, and naturalized areas. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
| Blooms | Late spring through early summer. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 12 in. tall, 14 to 16 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Leave old foliage for winter protection; cut back in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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