Salvia nemorosa MarcusĀ® 'Haeumanarc'
Common: garden sage — PP13322Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus' PP13322 - 50 per flat
- Height: 10"-12"
- Spread: 8"-12"
- Spacing: 12"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus' PP13322 - 50 per flat
A diminutive 'May Night' cousin, covered in violet blue flowers in early summer. A good bloomer with compact and very short habit. Very easy to grow. A Haussermann Nursery Selection.
Prefers average, clay or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Shear after blooming for fresh foliage and flowers. Terrific for containers.
‘Marcus’ is a dwarf clump-forming perennial salvia with deep violet flowers that typically grows to only 8-10” tall. This cultivar was discovered growing as a naturally occurring mutation of S. nemerosa ‘Osfriesland’ in Germany in 1998. Erect, deep violet flower spikes appear in a lengthy summer bloom. Lance-shaped, green leaves (to 3” long). Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. U. S. Plant Patent PP13,322 issued December 3, 2002. It should be noted that ‘Marcus’ was patented under the cultivar name of ‘Haeumanarc’, but The Royal Horticultural Society currently lists it as ‘Marcus’ with no mention of ‘Haeumanarc’. - Missouri Botanical Garden
Salvia comes from the Latin salvere, meaning to heal or save.
The leaves are aromatic when crushed.