Salvia, Rose Marvel Meadow Sage

Rose Marvel Meadow Sage is a compact upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage. Tall spikes holding large rose pink two-lipped flowers with burgundy calyx bloom in late spring through summer and can continue into fall if deadheaded. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant. Type: Perennial Origins: Europe and west-central Asia Height: 0.5' - 1' Spread: 0.5’ - 1' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for scale and whitefly. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Blanket Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, Fescue