Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Sage ‘May Night’ is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 1m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’ produces blue flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to July.
Foliage
Sage ‘May Night’ is a deciduous plant and produces green foliage. This plant produces fragrant foliage. you should deadhead this plant regularly to promote new flowers coming through.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’ can have problems with slugs and snails, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
Sage ‘May Night’ requires a soil that stays slightly wet, but also has decent drainage and it can be planted in soil of any pH.