Salvia Marcus #1
Salvia Marcus #1
Marcus Salvia
Dwarf deep purple salvia, ideal front-of-border highlight
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A dwarf selection with deep violet-blue flowers and compact foliage. Great for edging, borders, or as a small scale groundcover. Attractive to butterflies. 10-12" tall.
Botanical Name- Salvia Marcus
Pronunciation- SAL-vee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
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
- Care Rating- Easy
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
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