Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ & ‘May Night’ – The Perfect Perennials for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
If you're looking for low-maintenance perennials that bring vibrant color and attract pollinators, look no further than Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ and ‘May Night’! These beautiful, long-blooming salvias offer stunning blue and purple flower spikes, thriving in full sun and requiring minimal care.
Meet the Varieties:
Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ – A compact perennial with soft sky-blue flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. It’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator habitats.
Salvia ‘May Night’ – Known for its deep purple blooms, this variety is an award-winning favorite due to its incredible resilience in heat and drought. With regular deadheading, it will rebloom for extended color!
Why Grow Salvia?
Attracts Pollinators – Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love the nectar-rich blooms.
Drought-Tolerant & Low-Maintenance – Once established, they thrive with minimal watering.
Deer-Resistant – A great choice for gardens where deer are a problem.
Long-Blooming & Reblooming – Enjoy waves of color from spring to fall with simple deadheading.
How to Grow & Care for Salvia
Sun: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Soil: Well-drained, average to dry soil
Water: Moderate until established, then drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Remove spent blooms to encourage reblooming; cut back in early spring for best growth
With their stunning blooms, resilience, and pollinator appeal, ‘Blue Hill’ and ‘May Night’ bring lasting beauty to any garden. Their ability to thrive in full sun, resist deer, and bloom for months makes them a favorite among gardeners looking for effortless color and charm. Whether planted in borders, cottage gardens, or pollinator-friendly spaces, these salvias are sure to shine year after year.