SKU: 1456 Salvia Nemorosa, April Night in a 4 inch pot

Salvia nemorosa 'April Night' is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its early flowering violet-blue spikes that appear in mid to late spring—often weeks ahead of other salvias. With a neat, mounding habit and aromatic foliage, this variety attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while resisting deer and rabbits. Its drought tolerance, low maintenance needs, and repeat blooming with deadheading make it an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings.

$11.95

Quantity	Price For Each Unit
1	$11.95 / each
2	$10.99 / each
3	$10.87 / each
4	$10.75 / each
5 +	$10.64 / each

Description

Key Features:

Color: Deep violet-blue flower spikes atop gray-green aromatic foliage
Fragrance: Mildly fragrant foliage with herbal notes
Wildlife Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Pest Resistance: Low pest issues; typically disease-free
Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 4–9
Sun Preferences: Requires full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
Drought Tolerance: High once established; thrives in dry, well-drained soil
Size at Maturity: Grows 10–12 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide
Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):
1. Choose a sunny, well-drained site
2. Dig a hole slightly wider and as deep as the root ball
3. Place the plant at soil level, backfill, and water thoroughly
4. Space plants 12–18 inches apart for good airflow and coverage
5. Water regularly until established, then reduce frequency
6. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming into summer
7. Cut back to the base in late fall or early spring for fresh growth

Salvia 'April Night' brings early-season color, pollinator appeal, and reliable performance, making it a standout for sunny beds and water-wise landscapes.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted.

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below).

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September