Marcus sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Deep violet
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Marcus' sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy soil. It forms a low clump of fragrant, deep violet flowers from late spring through autumn. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Standing Ovation little bluestem, Jeana garden phlox, and Pink Impression tulip.