Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus' is a compact, dwarf salvia featuring dense spikes of deep violet purple flowers held close to the foliage. Its low, tidy habit and strong reblooming ability make it ideal for edging, small garden spaces, and high impact color at the front of borders.

Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 12 - 15 in

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (reblooms with deadheading)

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average, well drained soils

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High deer resistance

Native Status

Cultivar of a species native to Europe and western Asia; not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

• Highly attractive to bumblebees, honeybees, and native pollinators.

Butterflies

• Provides consistent nectar throughout its bloom cycle.

Hummingbirds

• Tubular flowers attract hummingbirds in sunny plantings.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 12 - 15 in apart for dense, low growing coverage.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for edging, borders, and pollinator gardens where compact form and strong color are desired.

Companion Plants

• Coreopsis verticillata - Adds fine textured foliage and bright yellow contrast.
• Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' - Provides continuous bloom and complements compact form.
• Echinacea purpurea - Introduces structural blooms and supports pollinators.
• Pennisetum 'Piglet' - Adds soft texture and movement behind low growing plants.