Salvia gesneriiflora 'Mole Poblano'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia gesneriiflora 'Mole Poblano' plant details

Salvia gesneriiflora 'Mole Poblano' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia gesneriiflora 'Mole Poblano'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia gesneriiflora 'Mole Poblano'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We received this Salvia a few years ago as ‘Mole Poblano’, though some now say it is indistinguishable from S. gesneriiflora ‘Tequila’. All I can tell you is this GORGEOUS Salvia has BLOOMED LIKE CRAZY and NON-STOP here at the nursery (in bright dappled shade) since Fall 2017! Absolutely stunning brilliant fire-engine red tubular blooms to 3”-long emerging from contrastic black calyces on 8” spikes are AMAZING! Black stems, too! Large emerald heart-shaped leaves. To 7’ x 6’ but can be easily pruned shorter. Rich soil. Deer resistant!