Common names:
Forsythia Sage
Salvia
Red Stem Forysthia Sage

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Leaves:Glaucous: x,p hseeu ssH Ddhrtberudeureu meyagdgtnar uro,rd staet eepq
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Size:3"-4"
Flower Time:Summer
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Late fall or early winter
Year Round
Uses:Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Propagation: Other methods:Offsets
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

Gorgeous stand of this salvia at a botanical garden near Pawley's

'Red Neck Girl' was a featured
Plant of the Day for February 17, 2016.

Comments:
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