Marcus Salvia (Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus')
SAL-vee-ah nem-or-OH-sah 'Marcus'
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Deciduous Perennial Mounding in the Lamiaceae Family
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Available May 9
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Price |
Availability |
#1 gallon |
Field
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$10.65 |
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38 Flat |
Field
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$108.38 |
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Field
Looking Good - 3-4" high; FRESH; full; green rosettes; dwarf; GREAT!
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$66.15 |
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Field
Full Foliage
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$67.41 |
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Marcus Salvia captivates with its striking spikes of vibrant midnight-blue flowers, attracting pollinators and adding a burst of color to any garden. A delightful choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. |
Salvia nemerosa, commonly known as woodland sage, is a clump-forming deciduous perennial in the mint family native to Europe and Asia. They typically grows 1.5-3' tall and 2' wide. Lavender to violet blue flowers (0.5” long) are supported by tiny reddish-purple bracts that bloom from June to September in dense, upright, spike-like racemes rising well above the foliage. Their flowers and aromatic leaves are attractive to bees and butterflies.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
8 - 12 inches
tall. 8 - 12 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Fast |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Moist, Dry
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Zones |
4a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Native to Asia, Native to Europe, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Well-Drained Soil Blue or Purple Flowering Perennials, Deer Resistant Perennials, Extended Bloom Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Small Perennials
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Bloom Period |
June to August
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Flower Color |
Midnight Blue
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Most Popular Plants |
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More Info from Experts |
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Commonly Planted with...
Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Agastache, Monarda, Nepeta, Gaillardia, Phlox, Veronicastrum, Aster, Liatris.
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Photos of This with...
Petite Delight Beebalm
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