Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel' ~ Monrovia® Blue Marvel Meadow Sage size-8in-pot 2014-11-02 14 18 05 Scarlet

2014-11-02 14 18 05 Scarlet Oak during autumn along Hunters Ridge Drive in Hopewell Township

Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil

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Coating masses of bright yellow flowers bloom on lightly arching branches in early spring before its leaves are out

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel' ~ Monrovia® Blue Marvel Meadow Sage size-8in-pot 2014-11-02 14 18 05 ScarletBlue Marvel Meadow Sage is a compact upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic grey green foliage. Tall spikes holding large two lipped bright violet blue flowers 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