Perennials
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel'
Meadow Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel' boasts having the largest blossoms of any Salvia nemorosa selection. An incredibly long bloomer, its flowers appear non-stop from March all the way into September. Its waves of beautiful vivid blue spires top mounds of green foliage. Remove spent flowers for best results. A long lived perennial that is very easy to grow. Deer and rabbit resistant. Fragrant foliage. Excellent for cutting.
Additional:
Host plant for the following butterflies (nectar)-- American Lady, Cabbage White, Clouded Skipper, Cloudless Sulphur, Dun Skipper, Fiery Skipper, Giant Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak, Gulf Fritillary, Monarch, Orange Sulphur, Orange-barred Sulphur, Peck’s Skipper, Sachem, Silver-Spotted Skipper, Spicebush Swallowtail, Zebra Longwing, Zabulon
Meadow Sage Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Sunny border plant, remove spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
Height:10-12 in |
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Spread:10-12 in |
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Hardiness Zone:3 - 9 |
Characteristics & Attributes for Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel'
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Great Companion Plants for Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel'
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