Salvia madrensis: Forsythia Sage with Yellow Flowers

Salvia madrensis, known as Forsythia Sage, is a large, shrubby perennial native to the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico. It produces striking, bright yellow flowers on long, arching spikes in late fall to winter. The foliage is large, heart-shaped, and bright green. It is a bold architectural plant.

Plant Details

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: madrensis

Plant in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. 'Forsythia Sage' is frost-tender and requires a long growing season to bloom. It makes a dramatic specimen in mild climates.