Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel' brings bold, rose-pink flower spikes to the front of sunny beds with a neat, compact habit. You can count on a dense mound of gray-green foliage and repeat flowering through the warm season for steady color and pollinator activity.

Give it full sun and well-drained soil for best performance. Plant it where water does not linger, especially in winter. Water regularly the first season to help roots establish, then let the soil dry slightly between waterings. Once established, it handles normal garden conditions well when drainage is good.

At maturity, this selection stays about 10-12 inches tall with a similar spread, making it easy to tuck into tight spaces, edging, and small mixed borders. Use it in groups for a strong block of color, or weave it between other sun-loving perennials and ornamental grasses for a long-season display.

To keep it blooming and looking tidy, remove spent flower spikes as they fade. If the plant looks open or tired later in the season, you can shear it back to the basal foliage to refresh growth and encourage another round of flowers. Cut stems back in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

In USDA Zones 4-8, this is a reliable herbaceous perennial with showy flower spikes that attract butterflies. The foliage is aromatic, and the plant is commonly noted as deer resistant, making it a practical choice for high-visibility areas where you want color with low fuss.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 10-12"
• Spread: 10-12"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Edible: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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