Salvia elegans Seeds - Herbal Plant

Salvia elegans, commonly known as pineapple sage, is a warm-season aromatic herb and ornamental flowering plant. It is valued for its bright red tubular flowers and fragrant foliage that releases a pineapple-like scent when crushed. The plant grows well in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates and is commonly used in herb gardens, borders, and pollinator gardens.

Features

• Aromatic foliage with pineapple-like fragrance
• Produces bright red, nectar-rich flowers
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Suitable for herb gardens and ornamental borders
• Grows as a bushy perennial in warm climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Salvia elegans
• Common Name (US): Pineapple Sage
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to July
• Germination Time And Conditions: 10-20 days at 20-25°C in moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil lightly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 1-1.5 m height, 1 m spread
• Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm between plants