Pineapple Sage

Salvia Elegans

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Overview

The Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans, is a perennial herb prized for its vibrant red blooms and fruity fragrance. Growing up to 3-4 feet tall and wide, this full-sun lover flourishes in well-draining soil. Frost-tender, it prospers in USDA zones 8-11. Its late summer to fall flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding dynamic life to any garden. Leaves are edible, bringing a zesty flavor to culinary creations.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — The Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans, is a perennial herb prized for its vibrant red blooms and fruity fragrance

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Growing up to 3-4 feet tall and wide, this full-sun lover flourishes in well-draining soil

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Frost-tender, it prospers in USDA zones 8-11

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Its late summer to fall flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding dynamic life to any garden

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Leaves are edible, bringing a zesty flavor to culinary creations

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — commonly known as Pineapple Sage

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — is an enchanting perennial herb prized for its vibrant red blooms and distinctive pineapple-scented foliage

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–5 Ft.
Mature width: 3–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — The Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans, is a perennial herb prized for its vibrant red blooms and fruity fragrance

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Growing up to 3-4 feet tall and wide, this full-sun lover flourishes in well-draining soil

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Frost-tender, it prospers in USDA zones 8-11

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Its late summer to fall flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding dynamic life to any garden

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Leaves are edible, bringing a zesty flavor to culinary creations

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — commonly known as Pineapple Sage

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — is an enchanting perennial herb prized for its vibrant red blooms and distinctive pineapple-scented foliage

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Often reaching a mature height of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Pineapple Sage assumes an upright

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — clumping form that can offer an attractive vertical element in a landscape design

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — Its pointed leaves are bright green and can grow up to 3 inches long

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — each reaching about 1 to 2 inches in length

Pineapple Sage (Salvia Elegans) — are a nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies

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