Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht' – Deep Violet Ornamental Sage (Pre-order)

⚠️ Pre-order – Delivery from end of August

About the Plant

Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht' (also known as 'May Night') is one of the most popular ornamental sage varieties, prized for its intense flower colour and early, abundant flowering. Rich in nectar, it is a superb pollinator plant that attracts bees, bumblebees, and butterflies to the garden.

Flowers

• Deep violet-blue flower spikes
• Early and abundant flowering
• Excellent nectar source for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies
• Blooms June–August

Growth Habit

• Compact, upright perennial
• Height: 40–50 cm

Care Instructions

• Light: Full sun – essential for best flowering
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile. Tolerates dry conditions once established.
• Deadheading: Cut back after first flush to encourage a second flush of blooms
• Frost hardy

Key Facts

• ☀️ Position: Full sun
• 💜 Flowering: June–August
• ❄️ Frost hardy
• 🪴 Attracts bees, bumblebees & butterflies
• 🌱 Pot size: C9