Salvia madrensis 'Forsythia'
Soft color of butter yellow, with rough textured, heart shaped spinach like green leaves, with square stems. Blooms in late summer, early autumn until first frost. Likes sandy loam soil with weekly deep watering and top dress with lime. Within a few years plant will multiply by spreading root stock and may be divided easily.
A butterfly and hummingbird magnet!
Perennial
Hardiness Zone 8 - 10 (7 with good winter mulching)
Height: 6 feet & wide
Full Sun, Partial shade (best with morning sun & afternoon shade)
Soil: Average, sandy loam, added lime helpful
Moisture: Average, deep weekly during dry spells, drought tolerant once establish
Good for back of the border planting bed.
Attracting: Butterflies, Bees and Hummingbirds
Container Sizes: 1 quart, 2 quart
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