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Pineapple Sage
Salvia elegans
Butterfly Nectar SourceSalvia elegans
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Common Names:Pineapple Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia elegans
Plant type: Perennial Herb
Zone: 8-11
Light: Sun to partial shade
Size: 4' tall, 3' wide
Water: Average
Soil: Best in rich garden soil but will grow in almost any soil
Propagation: Cuttings
Bloom: Red
Note: Leaves and blooms are edible.
Christmas Pound Cake: Add chopped red blooms and green leaves and a small can of crushed pineapple to poaund cake recipe (or pound cake mix) at Christmas for a delightful dessert. Cut into the cake for a delicious aroma and taste of pineapples ... with bright Christmas colors of red and green!
Botanical Name: Salvia elegans
Plant type: Perennial Herb
Zone: 8-11
Light: Sun to partial shade
Size: 4' tall, 3' wide
Water: Average
Soil: Best in rich garden soil but will grow in almost any soil
Propagation: Cuttings
Bloom: Red
Note: Leaves and blooms are edible.
Christmas Pound Cake: Add chopped red blooms and green leaves and a small can of crushed pineapple to poaund cake recipe (or pound cake mix) at Christmas for a delightful dessert. Cut into the cake for a delicious aroma and taste of pineapples ... with bright Christmas colors of red and green!