Salvia gesneriiflora is
a lush tropical sage growing in both sun and shade. Salvia gesneriifolia gets about 12 feet tall and 10 feet
across. It suffered foliage damage at 20 degrees F. but came back vigorously.
It does everything vigorously. It grows well in most soils.
Salvia gesneriiflora is
such a enthusiastic grower that it should be used only where its grandiose intentions will
not be irritating. I have used Salvia gesneriiflora in the darkest
garden locations and still gotten
blooms. The bright red blooms and dark calyxes will brighten up even the most drab
corner. If it is growing it is blooming. Ours was knocked back to 3" wood
at 16 degrees F a few of winters back and then came back strong.
Salvia gesneriiflora is native to the mountains of Mexico up to an
altitude of 10,000 feet.
Salvia gesneriiflora is a great addition to the butterfly
garden as well as the hummingbird
garden.
High resolution images
of Salvia gesneriiflora are available
