May Night Salvia, Salvia x sylvestris, also known as Wood sage is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family native to Europe. Salvia, the genus name, comes from the Latin word salvare, meaning “to save” and references its medicinal qualities. May Night Salvia is great for full sun areas with well draining soil and it is highly drought tolerant. This plant has a rapid growth rate and will quickly fill in space if conditions are ideal. 

Scientific Name: Salvia x sylvestris 

Origin: Europe, cultivated

Height: 1-2 feet

Spread: 1-2 feet

Light: Full sun

Water: Low

USDA Zones: 4-9

Bloom Dates: Late Spring to Summer