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Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl'

Also Known As

  • Red Neck Girl Forsythia Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl' plant details

Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An incredible specimen plant, Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl' can reach upwards of seven feet tall! Striking square stems are a maroon and adorned later in the season with a compliment of bright yellow flowers, giving it the appearance of forsythia from afar. This or chop to the ground each fall to promote brightly coloured new growth in the stems. Provide a winter mulch.
A big bold late blooming butter yellow Salvia with purple-red stems. To 7' tall where there is a long growing season.

Gardening facts about Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl' plant

How to Grow Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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