Sage Seeds – Pineapple

Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans) is a fragrant perennial herb known for its aromatic leaves and vibrant red flowers. Its pineapple-scented foliage makes it a popular choice for culinary, ornamental, and container gardening. This plant attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, making it ideal for garden borders or patio containers. It grows well both indoors and outdoors, thriving in warm and sunny locations.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial or annual aromatic herb

• Scientific Name: Salvia elegans

• Common Name: Pineapple Sage

• Growth Habit: Upright bushy plant with bright red tubular flowers

• Maturity: Reaches 24–36 inches in height at full growth

• Growing Season: Warm-season plant; thrives in spring through summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 8–11: February–June

  • Zones 6–7: March–May

  • Zones 4–5: April–May (indoor sowing recommended)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Uses: Fragrant garden plant, container growing, culinary leaves for teas and garnishes

• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds