Marcus Salvia

Dwarf deep purple salvia, ideal front-of-border highlight

Botanical Name- Salvia Marcus

Pronunciation- SAL-vee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Violet - purple

Bloom Time- Late spring - early summer

Companion Plants- Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' (low-growing purple synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51B

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead often to promote rebloom; water moderately and fertilize sparingly.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back in late fall or early spring to rejuvenate.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can cause sprawling, weak growth.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, root rot