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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

Rose Marvel Meadow Sage

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

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.

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