Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage)
Botanical name: Salvia elegans
Common names: Pineapple Sage, Pineapple Scented Sage
Family: Lamiaceae













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.
Similar plants: Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage)
- Salvia argentea (Silver Sage)
- Salvia aurea (Brown Salvia)
- Salvia coccinea (Red Salvia)
- Salvia discolor (Andean Sage)
- Salvia dolomitica (South African Sage)
- Salvia farinacea (Mealy Sage)
- Salvia guaranitica (Anise-scented Sage)
- Salvia hispanica (Chia)
- Salvia lanceolata (Rusty Sage)
- Salvia lanigera (Wooly Sage)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/salvia_elegans.htm