- **Type**: Herbaceous perennial

- **Height**: 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) foliage; up to 18 inches (45 cm) with flower spikes

- **Width**: 12 to 14 inches (30 to 35 cm)

- **Growth Habit**: Compact, mounding, with upright flower stems

- **Foliage**:

- Gray-green, oblong to lance-shaped leaves, 2 to 4 inches long (5 to 10 cm)

- Slightly wrinkled texture, aromatic when crushed (mint family trait)

- Semi-evergreen in mild winters; dies back in colder zones

- **Flowers**:

- Large, vibrant rose-pink to magenta blooms on dense spikes

- Tubular, about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) long, with contrasting green calyces

- Bloom season: Late spring to early fall (May to September), reblooms with deadheading

- Lightly fragrant, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering; tolerates light shade

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, average fertility; adapts to sandy or loamy soils

- Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5)

- **Watering**: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, avoid overwatering

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 4 to 9 (-30°F to 20°F or -34°C to -6°C)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies, hummingbirds); deer and rabbit resistant due to aromatic foliage

- **Care**:

- Deadhead spent spikes to encourage reblooming

- Cut back to 4-6 inches in late fall or early spring to refresh

- Fertilize lightly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Highly resistant; occasional aphids or spider mites possible

- Susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soil

- **Uses**: Borders, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, or pollinator gardens

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate; reaches mature size in one season

- **Special Features**:

- Part of the Marvel series, bred for larger flowers and compact habit

- Excellent cold and heat tolerance

- Long bloom period with repeat flowering

Rose Marvel Meadow Sage’s vivid pink spikes and tidy form make it a standout for adding color and pollinator appeal to sunny gardens with minimal upkeep. Let me know if you’d like care tips or companion planting suggestions!