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Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus' (Dwarf Meadow Sage)

Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus' – Compact Violet Blooms

'Marcus' is a dwarf cultivar of the beloved woodland sage, forming a tight, low mound of deep green foliage topped with dense spikes of intense violet-blue flowers. Its compact habit makes it perfect for the front of borders, rock gardens, and containers. Bred by Hässermann and introduced in 2002 (PP13322, also known as Haeumanarc), this variety offers a long bloom period from late spring to early summer, with sporadic rebloom if deadheaded.

Taxonomy & Classification

Family:	Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species:	nemorosa (nem-or-OH-suh)
Cultivar:	Marcus
Additional cultivar information:	(PP13322, aka Haeumanarc)
Hybridized by:	Hässermann
Registered or introduced:	2002

Growing Tips

Grows best in full sun with average, well-drained soil. Very cold hardy (USDA zones 4-8). Shear back after first bloom to promote a second flush.

Salvias: Salvia × sylvestris 'Mainacht' (May Night): Perennial Woodland Sage with Violet Spikes; Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna': Perennial Sage with Dark Stems and Violet Flowers; Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland': Woodland Sage with Violet Spikes (East Friesland); Salvia × sylvestris 'Blue Queen': Perennial Sage with Violet-Blue Spikes; Salvia × sylvestris 'Rose Queen': Perennial Sage with Pink Spikes; Salvia × sylvestris 'Snow Hill': Perennial Sage with White Spikes (Schneehugel); Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' – Compact Meadow Sage for Perennial Borders; Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' – Fiery Plum Meadow Sage; Violet Sage 'Merleau Blue' (Salvia × superba 'Merleau Blue'); Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose' (Meadow Sage)

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