Salvia madrensis Red Neck Girl JLBG Members Only the plant may rest for

the plant may rest for months before the leaf emerges

This new introduction from renown hosta breeder Dick Ward makes a 3' wide clump of slightly rippled dark green leaves

'High Noon'

Even without the foliage

the clumps are topped with 2" mauvy lavender flowers

Salvia madrensis Red Neck Girl JLBG Members Only the plant may rest forThe North American native Salvia madrensis hails from 4,000' 5,000' elevation in Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains. Salvia 'Red Neck Girl' is a 2002 Plant Delights JLBG selection of the giant Salvia madrensis that adds dramatic red purple color to what are arguably some of the best winged stems in the perennial world. These 7' long, colorful, rigid stems support the large, fuzzy, silvery green leaves. Beginning in late September (a month