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Marcus Meadow Sage

Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus'

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Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus') is a compact perennial prized for its deep violet-blue flower spikes. This drought-tolerant plant blooms from early to late summer, reaching a mature size of roughly 8-12 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread. Ideal for borders, it attracts pollinators and resists deer, thriving in full sun to part shade in well-drained soils. Adds vibrant color and texture to any garden design.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–8Type Perennial
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — reaching a mature size of roughly 8-12 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — low-growing habit and abundant display of deep violet-blue flowersMarcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — it attracts pollinators and resists deerMarcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — Adds vibrant color and texture to any garden designMarcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — thriving in full sun to part shade in well-drained soilsMarcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — This drought-tolerant plant blooms from early to late summerMarcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — commonly known as Marcus Meadow Sage+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

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Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — reaching a mature size of roughly 8-12 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — low-growing habit and abundant display of deep violet-blue flowers
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — it attracts pollinators and resists deer
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — Adds vibrant color and texture to any garden design
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — thriving in full sun to part shade in well-drained soils
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — This drought-tolerant plant blooms from early to late summer
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — commonly known as Marcus Meadow Sage
Marcus Meadow Sage (Salvia Nemorosa 'Marcus') — is a perennial plant renowned for its compact

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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