April Night Salvia

Time to switch— this newcomer is superior to the popular May Night in ways you'll love! Not only does it come into bloom a month earlier, it shows excellent mildew-resistance and handles summer heat and humidity in style. It's a bit shorter and more compact, so you can tuck it into mixed flowerbeds, grow it massed in sunny spots, or feature it in large containers. Rabbits and deer give it a pass, too. Best in full sun. Matures between 12-14 inches high and wide. Zones 4-10.