Little Night European Meadow Sage

Salvia x sylvestris 'Little Night' PP #28,925

Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh sil-VES-tris
SKU #42012
4-9

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 12 in. tall, 14 to 16 in. wide.

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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.
Bloom Time Late spring through early summer.
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, 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
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Blue-green
Companion Plants Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum)
Care Instructions 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.
History 'Little Night' is a seedling of Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night', introduced by High Country Gardens.
Details
DescriptionA 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.
Bloom TimeLate spring through early summer.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsYarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
History
History'Little Night' is a seedling of Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night', introduced by High Country Gardens.

Frequently asked questions

Does Little Night European Meadow Sage produce flowers?
Late spring through early summer.
Is Little Night European Meadow Sage evergreen or deciduous?
Little Night European Meadow Sage is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Little Night European Meadow Sage?
Little Night European Meadow Sage is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Little Night European Meadow Sage resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Little Night European Meadow Sage grow?
Little Night European Meadow Sage has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Little Night European Meadow Sage in my landscape?
Little Night European Meadow Sage is suitable for: Border, Container, Edging.
What color are Little Night European Meadow Sage flowers?
Little Night European Meadow Sage produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Little Night European Meadow Sage?
Little Night European Meadow Sage has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Little Night European Meadow Sage?
Good companion plants for Little Night European Meadow Sage include: Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum).
How do I care for Little Night European Meadow Sage?
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.
What is the history of Little Night European Meadow Sage?
'Little Night' is a seedling of Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night', introduced by High Country Gardens.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.