Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage)

Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) red tubular flower close up on a green stem.
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) vertical stem with long red tubular flower clusters rising upward.

Botanical name: Salvia elegans

Common names: Pineapple Sage, Pineapple Scented Sage

Family: Lamiaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible; spice or herb
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

Pineapple sage grows naturally in oak and pine scrub forests at elevations from 8,000-10,000 ft in Mexico and Guatemala.

Pineapple sage is rarely grown from seed. Tip cuttings taken in spring are easy to start.

The fresh leaves of pineapple sage are used in fruit salads and drinks. Crush a few fragrant leaves into hot or iced tea for a flavorful treat. The delicious flowers add color and flavor to salads and deserts.

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Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) plant with thin red flower spikes growing in a black container
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) with thin red flower spikes growing in a black container
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) red tubular flower close up on green leafy stems
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) with distinct long red tubular flower spikes and green textured foliage.
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) plant with vibrant green leaves in a close up view.
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) with lush green foliage filling the frame in a dense cluster.
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) red flowers on long stems with green soft leaves
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) with numerous long red tubular flowers amidst soft green foliage
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) green leaves close up with detailed texture and serrated edges.
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) green leaves with visible veins and soft textured surface.
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) red flower close up on a long slender green stem
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) red tubular flower on a thin green stem against plain background


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