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Salvia madrensis
Forsythia sage
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental perennial shrub for higher rainfall areas of the adelaide plains and hills. As an understorey or feature in wider shaded areas. Attracts nectar eating birds and butterflies. Responds to pruning and should be cut right back after flowering to promote bushy growth. Requires well drained soils.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-1.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Botanical Name Salvia madrensis
  • Common Name Forsythia sage
  • Origin Mexico
  • Habit Clumping, Spreading, Sprawling
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Winter
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Wind protection, Screen, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)