Pineapple sage (salvia elegans)
At its best in fall when it sends up spikes of vivid red flowers, this salvia's foliage smells like ripe pineapples.
( Pineapple Sage )
From winter to spring the species elegans, flowers in loose panicles of bright scarlet flowers 1 inch long at the end of the stem. This perennial or subshrub has egg-shaped, triangular leaves 4 inches long with a pineapple scent.
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans): Pineapple sage is hardy in the lower part of the state but is usually grown as an annual. It has bright red flowers in late summer that are edible. The leaves, when rubbed, have a pineapple fragrance.
Pineapple sage is a tough beauty that finds use in beds borders and herb gardens. In container gardens it plays well with other plants by providing a lush green backdrop for its smaller pot partners.
Usage ...
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.
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage) This popular Mexican salvia is prized for its pineapple-scented foliage. The 4' tall clumps are topped with bright red flowers, starting in midsummer and continuing until frost.
Like it's standard-sized cousin, the dwarf pineapple sage produces bright green leaves with reddish stems. When rubbed the leaves emit a rich, pineapple fragrance.
flowers, include anise hyssop, basil flowers, bee balm, borage, chamomile, chive blossoms, chrysanthemum, clary, daisy, dandelion, day lilies, fuchsia, scented flower of judga, marigold, mustard flower, nasturtiums, oregano, pansy, pineapple sage, ...
com: Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans ) Floridata.com: Autumn Sage (Salvia greggi ) Crop and Food Research: Sage (crop.cri.nz) Alles over Salie (natuurlijkerwijs.com) Herbs by Linda Gilbert: Sage Desirable Herb and Spice Varieties: Sage Salvia ...
 See also: Pineapple, Apple, Sage, Salvia, Green
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