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    • Photo of Salvia gesneriiflora close-up, flower by J.G. in SF

    Photo by J.G. in SF

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    Salvia gesneriiflora

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    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

    A medium evergreen sub-shrub for sun or part shade. Vivid orange-red flowers are produced on long slender spikes from mid winter to late spring. Cut back almost to ground level at the end of flowering, by the next flowering season it will be a dense shrub again.

    By: Zephs

    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

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    Salvia apiana

    aka Bee Sage, White Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia apiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

    aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] flower by J.G. in SF
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    Salvia chiapensis

    aka Chiapas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia chiapensis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia clevelandii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia clevelandii form by Kenpei
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    Salvia columbariae

    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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