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Marcus Dwarf Blue Salvia

Salvia nemorosa 'Haeumanarc' PP#13322

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Salvia nemorosa ‘Marcus’ PP# 13,322 (Dwarf Blue Sage) is a tidy, dwarf selection that blooms all summer with deeply colored violet-purple flowers. It is extremely cold hardy, browse resistant to deer and a lover of clay soils.
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8-12" tall x 12-18" wide. Salvia nemorosa ‘Marcus’ PP# 13,322 (Dwarf Blue Sage). Small in stature, but big in color, 'Marcus' makes up for its lack of size by blooming nearly all summer with compact spikes of violet-purple flowers. A favorite nectar source for honeybees and butterflies, use it as a plant to edge paths, at the front of the perennial border, or in containers. You will find this plant extremely cold hardy, browse resistant and it’s happy in clay soils. (cutting propagated)

Planting & Care

Tips For Growing Salvia

Salvia (commonly referred to as ‘Sage’) represent a huge family of ornamental plants that attract a variety of pollinators to their nectar rich flowers. They are resistant to deer and rabbits.

  1. Plant in full sun.
  2. Plant native Western Salvia varieties in soil that is low fertility and well-drained.
  3. Plant Old World Salvia in a wide range of soils (loams, sand) including clay.
  4. Many spring-flowering varieties of sage will re-bloom in fall if deadheaded after the first bloom.
  5. New transplants need regular irrigation their first growing season to establish themselves. Once established they will need regular, deep irrigation during hot, dry weather.
  6. During fall garden clean-up, wait to cut back the plants until spring for improved cold hardiness.
  7. In colder USDA zones (zone 6 and below) it is essential to give Native Southwestern and Southwestern hybrids protection from the extreme cold their first couple winters in the garden. Mound up pine needles or fallen autumn leaves over and around the base of the plant.

Western Native Salvia: : It is from the Western US that we find our most beautiful native salvia species. For attracting hummingbirds, there are no finer flowers than the Western native sages. Typically, this group of Salvia prefer ‘lean’ (not very fertile), well drained soils. They will grow in dry clay conditions in arid climates but will rot out in clay soils where there is more than about 15 to 18” of precipitation annually.

Western Salvia include:

  • Salvia greggii - ‘Furman’s Red’, ‘Cold Hardy Pink’
  • Salvia hybrids - ‘Maraschino’, ‘Raspberry Delight’, ‘Ultra Violet’ and ‘Burgundy Seduction’.
  • Salvia pachyphylla and Salvia dorrii is recommended for arid western gardens.
  • Salvia azurea and Salvia reptans - Early fall bloomers with excellent cold hardiness.

To get established in USDA zones 5 & 6, Western Salvia (noted above) must be planted in spring or early summer, not in the fall. Protect your new plants over their first winter or two in your garden. Cover each plant with a generous pile of clean straw or pine needles. This allows the plant's crown (junction of root and branches) to mature and obtain maximum cold hardiness.

Old Wolrd Salvia: The Old World Salvia include some of the very best, most durable, longest-lived perennials. These salvia are an excellent choice for gardeners across most of the United States. ‘Old World’ Sages bloom primarily in shades of blue, pink and white. They are well adapted to cold climates and a wide range of soils including clay. The European Salvia are incredibly attractive to honey bees, many of our native bees and bumble bees as well as butterflies.

Old World varieties include:

  • Salvia syslvestris'Lyrical Rose', 'May Night', 'Little Night', 'Caradonna' and 'Marcus'.
  • Salvia daghestanica
  • Salvia verticiliata

More in-depth guidance for growing Salvia:Planting Nectar Rich Salvia to Attract Pollinators to the Garden

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Summer

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Container Planting
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

8-12" tall

Mature Spread

12" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 4.4545455 / 5 from 11 reviews.

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All plants arrive well packed

"All plants arrive well packed and healthy!!! Looking beautiful!!"

— Leigh B. (5/5)

Health and thriving

"Plants came health and already putting on blooms."

— Kuebel4 (5/5)

I would absolutely buy it again

"I bought my Salvia in December and received it about 3 weeks ago. Both plants came in really nicely wrapped and secured. The salvia was not large but health when I received it. I am in the Army and since I move around I always plant in pots. This time I decided to make a companion plant with my lemon tree. It's perfect because it will attract bees which will help the fruit tree. I would definitely buy another if I had space 😅. Thank you High country for sending me such a healthy plant! Would definitely buy from you in the future!"

— Michael (5/5)

A tale of two plants

"I bought 6 of these plants and planted them in May. Two of them are amazing-- they have bloomed non-stop since planting them. The others barely bloomed and have barely grown. They are getting similar amounts of sun and are in the same flowerbed, so should be the same soil."

— Bend G. (3/5)

Great plants!

"Great plant, shipped and planted in the fall, came up this spring looking amazing! Wanted a short plant for a specific area in my ""new"" garden and it did not disappoint!!"

— Jenny (5/5)

snails

"The snails mowed it down the first night in the ground! The plant recovered because I surrounded it with diatomaceous earth"

— Barb (4/5)

Very healthy plants

"These plants arrived in gloriously healthy condition - large, nice plants. So far, on blooms, but we've been in a drought, and I'm watering sparingly. I have no doubt they will bloom soon."

— BJR (5/5)

Would try again in another location

"This salvia did not survive the winter in Colorado at 7400 ft. I think the soil was too clay for this plant that needs better drainage."

— Deb B. (3/5)

just as described

"Healthy plants arrived with good root structure. Planted according to instructions in a dry river bed garden on the north side of our property. The plants are blooming and filling out. They fit the space perfectly. I was so happy with the first 5 plants that I ordered 3 more."

— Diane (5/5)

I just need to see how they winter!

"Use to attract butterflies, bees and humming birds!"

— Bill (5/5)

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