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, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun, Drought tolerant, Divide every 3 to 5 years in early spring Provide consistent moisture and deadhead to extend bloom time, Cut back plant after flowering to encourage new growth
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