Marcus® Meadow Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Haeumanarc' PP #13,322
SKU
1954
This especially compact selection is a stunning addition to any border with spikes of intense violet flowers that top dense, shrub-like clumps of fragrant, gray-green foliage throughout summer. Excellent for adding bold color in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh nem-or-OH-suh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Wild savlia has been used medicinally in lieu of garden sage for European folk medicine. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | A diminutive salvia that's perfect for adding reliable color to tight city gardens. Fleshes out small openings in pavement; thrives in well drained raised planters. Exceptional for tidiness in the front of the sunny perennial border. Makes a perfect groundcovering plant in front of shrubs that have lost their skirts. Size is perfect for rock and alpine gardens. Among the best new salvias for pots and container gardening. A roof garden winner! |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Compact and Colorful |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils; tolerates clay soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent flower heads to encourage continued bloom.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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