Forsythia Sage
Noted for its unusual yellow flowers, Salvia madrensis (Forsythia Sage) is a semi-evergreen, half-hardy, bushy perennial or shrub with stout, vertical stems bearing large, bright green, heart-shaped leaves. Blooming in fall and winter, when most flowers have finished for the season, long flowering spikes, 12 in. (30 cm), open with brilliant yellow flowers. They attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In frost-free climates, Forsythia Sage can bloom up until spring. Native to Mexico, Forsythia Sage makes an attractive plant in mixed borders in mild winter areas and does well in large decorative containers. It will go dormant in hardiness zones 7-8.
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall, Winter |
| Height | 5' - 7' (150cm - 210cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall, Winter |
| Height | 5' - 7' (150cm - 210cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Salvia madrensis (Forsythia Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia madrensis (Forsythia Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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