Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'
Rose Marvel Meadow Sage
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Height
- 12 to 14 in
- Width
- 14 to 18 in
- Flower color
- Rich rose-pink with dense, upright flower spikes
- Foliage color
- Deep green, narrow lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low, shear after first bloom to encourage rebloom, remove spent stems at season’s end
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel' produces upright, densely packed flower spikes in deep rose-pink tones that bloom from late spring into early summer. Each blossom is framed by dark, wine-colored calyces that add depth to the floral display and give the spikes a rich, layered appearance. The flowers rise above neat clumps of narrow, mid-green foliage that keep a clean, structured look throughout the growing season.
'Rose Marvel' fits naturally into borders, mixed perennial beds, and mass plantings where steady color is welcome. It also works well along paths and in smaller groupings, offering consistent seasonal interest and a strong visual presence from late spring onward.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rock Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
