Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht'

Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' is a compact, upright, herbaceous perennial with grey-green foliage and spikes of deep purple flowers in summer. It looks wonderful combined with other upright perennials, or offset against plants with silvery foliage. A magnet for butterflies and bees, it is a good addition to a wildlife-friendly garden, and also works well in prairie planting schemes.

Salvia 'Mainacht' will grow in sun or partial shade, and needs a moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It is fully hardy and will come back reliably year after year. Deadheading faded flower spikes will prolong the flowering season.