Go Back Salvia Marcus Meadow Sage

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This selection has a compact habit which makes it perfect for edging, containers, or other small spaces. The foliage spread the first year is quite impressive for a dwarf plant. Dark violet-purple flowers are produced nearly all summer long, particularly if plants are deadheaded. The leaves are aromatic when crushed.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller

    Flower Color

    Dark violet-purple

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    12 in.

    Good Companions

    Geranium-Hardy (Geranium ), Sage (Artemisia ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Speedwell-Creeping (Veronica prostrata), Tickseed (Coreopsis )

    Plant Height

    8-12 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Small / Miniature, Border, Fragrant flowers or foliage, Dried Flower, Container, Mass Plant, Edging, Cut flower or foliage

    Bloom Time

    All summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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