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Salvia gesneriiflora
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Salvia gesneriiflora plant details
Salvia gesneriiflora is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia gesneriiflora
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia gesneriiflora
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Zephs
Garden photo gallery of Salvia gesneriiflora
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Salvia gesneriiflora plant
How to Grow Salvia gesneriiflora
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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