Two May Night Salvias Planted IB2DWS - November 2023
What's something that is pretty common in gardens around here that I've lacked? Salvia. I've picked-up-and-put-down dozens of Salvias over the years. Why? Because I wasn't sure. Wasn't sure about anything Salvia-related. Size? Will they flop? Are they too tall? And more questions like that. But, when I found a couple of containers of May Night Salvia at the end-of-season sale at the orange store, I whipped out my phone. What did I find? From Monrovia : Tall spikes of indigo blue flowers top compact mounds of soft, green foliage. This showy perennial is excellent for mixed borders, flower beds and patio containers. From Walters Garden : This award winning salvia is a top performer in the landscape. Dense spikes of deep violet-purple flowers are produced in early summer and will continue longer if deadheaded. Bluestone Perennials says : 1997 PPA Plant of the YearOne of our favorite Salvia. Spikes of the deepest blue begin in late May...