Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel'
Meadow Sage
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Large, bright violet-blue flowers with white throats
- Bushy, gray-green foliage
- Long blooming; early summer to fall
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil with average to moist conditions and full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading and consistent moisture encourages flowering through the season. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after flowering is finished. Divide in early spring or early fall.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12-14 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet, White
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Long Blooming
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Gray
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Salvia (Perennial)
Common Name: Meadow Sage
Upright, branched, clump-forming perennial with textured, ovate to lanceolate, green to grey-green leaves. Flower spikes come in a range of colors such as blue, purple, pink and white, blooming from summer into fall depending on variety. Great for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator gardens.