Salvia elegans Pineapple Sage

	Pineapple Sage should be called Hummingbird Highway. Its profuse bright red tubular flowers and its attraction to Hummingbirds are reason enough to plant this late season bloomer. And, while it does have a pineappley fragrance, it's only real use in cooking is as a fresh edible flower. The flowers are reminiscent of Honeysuckle and make a colorful addition to salads, fruit cocktails or any garnish. Their vibrant red color compliments many dishes. They are particularly attractive with yellow or green bell pepper. They can be sugared and used to garnish cakes or cookie platters.

		Pineapple Sage is one of the six plants chosen to be in our Edible Flower Herb Garden Six Pack and in our Zone 8 Fragrant Herb Garden Six Pack.

Cultural Information

Height: 3 feet
in hot inland areas,
taller in cool
coastal climates

Hardiness: Perennial
in Zones 8-11

Flower: Red

Characteristics: Full/
Partial Sun,

Uses: Flowers make
attractive garnish,
Fragrant Ornamental,
Hummingbird Plant

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