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Winter–Spring
Forsythia
Forsythia × intermedia
Family: Oleaceae
Citrus & Brightlightfresh
SeasonWinter–Spring
OriginEast Asia (hybrid)
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Citrus & Bright · Winter–Spring bloomer
Forsythia's explosion of pure yellow flowers on bare branches in late winter is one of the most joyful sights of the year, a cascade of sunshine announcing spring's arrival weeks before any leaf opens.
Symbolism & Meaning
anticipation, good news
In the Victorian language of flowers, forsythia means “Anticipation”.
Habitat & Environment
East Asia (hybrid)
Forsythia is native to East Asia (hybrid).
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameForsythia × intermedia
- FamilyOleaceae
- Native ToEast Asia (hybrid)
- Bloom SeasonWinter–Spring
- LifespanPerennial
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